GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
EXTREMELY FINE MARBLES MODEL 1908 GAME GETTER (NFA "ANY OTHER WEAPON").MARBLESGAME GETTER794322 LR over 44 shot shellW/STOCK, 37 CARTRIDGESMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. 22 LR over 44 shot shell. 18" bbl. Very popular and attractive Marbles Game Getter Model 1908 with swing out skeleton loop stock and includes 37 original .44 shotshell cartridges. Beautiful Gutta Percha grips are a very pleasing chocolate brown color with Marbles logo at top on side. Bbls marked on right side "Calibers- 22 & 44" and on left side is typical manufacturers address with "Marble Arms and Mfg Co. Successor". The left wing of the rear sight has been broken off and is not present. The Game Getter was a popular item in the early part of the 20th century as a versatile gun for small game and today is popular not only with collectors but also people who participate in vintage shooting events. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or Form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine, over 90% coverage with some wear to gray patina at muzzle and at high edges. Grips are very fine with some slight bruising on right side. Folding loop stock functions properly and well and has a very attractive, bright nickel finish. There are three positions where the rotating selector attached to the hammer has dug into the frame from dry firing. This very attractive specimen of early 20th century high quality gunmaking. 52871-1 JWK (2,000-3,000)