GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
FINE SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1893 SEMI-DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. MARLIN 1893 A8022 30-30 MODERN; C&R Cal 30-30. Late '93 with 26" oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown, Rocky Mountain front sight with German silver blade and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened. Mounted with A-style checkered forearm & serpentine grip buttstock with Marlin embossed hard rubber buttplate. Bbl is marked "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" and the top tang is marked "MODEL / 1893". PROVENANCE: Bruce Burtner Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig blue and the receiver about 65-70% orig case colors, bright on the left side and top, more faded on the right and turned silver on the bottom. Lever retains faded case colors in sheltered areas and the hammer most of its orig blue. Wood is sound with an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 51641-33 JRL (2,500-3,500)