GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
MARLIN MODEL 1897 OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH TANG SIGHT AND SHOTGUN BUTT. MARLIN 1897 A2201 22LR MODERN; C&R Cal. 22LR. 24" bbl. Blue and case color finish. Beach's combination front-sight adjustable tang-sight Straight grain American walnut stocks with Marlin shotgun buttplate. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 80% blue finish, that is somewhat dull. Markings are sharp. Sights are very good. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Receiver shows 80% muted case color that is vivid in protected areas. Receiver has been capped on top and left side for a scope mount. Hammer shows generous traces of blue finish. Lever shows traces of case color finish. Tang sight is very good. Receiver markings are sharp. Stocks are very good and retain a considerable amount of the varnish finish, with some scratches and dents overall. Stocks are full-sized. There is one 1-inch dent on the left side of the wrist. Buttplate is very good with a clear logo and some roughness at toe. Forend cap retains 90% blue finish. A nice little Marlin Model 97. 50595-48 TEP (1,500-2,500)