(JM1095-17-515) MARLIN MODEL 94 OCTAGON BARRELED, TAKE-DOWN RIFLE IN CALIBER 44

Original case colored frame still showing some signs of case colors-dimmed quite a bit. Bbl has 90%+ blue, mag tube also retains most finish. Solid wrist repair; otherwise wood is in VG cond. Earlier 'S' type metal buttplate, VG bore. e

M $ 2,250

(JM1168-15-345) MARLIN MODEL 94 HALF ROUND, HALF OCTAGON BBL TAKE DOWN RIFLE

Caliber 25-20. This is a semi deluxe, checkered, pistol grip version. The orig case colors on the receiver have turned kind of a grayish nickelly color, still good case colors apparent on lever and hammer, pretty much all bbl blue remains. Installed on the bbl is a flip down Marbles rear, a long bladed front sight and a very nice Lyman flip up tang with the medium large apperture disc, bore is in fair to good cond and may clean up to be even better. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 2,950

(JM300) MARLIN MODEL 1893 DELUXE RIFLE

Cal 30-30. Original 26" full oct bbl with half length magazine tube. Original sights. Excellent bore. Complete with a special order take down frame. Original pistol grip checkered walnut stock in fine condition with virtually all the high gloss lacquer finish in tact. Small chip at toe. Overall metal is in fine condition as well with about 75% bbl blue toning somewhat. Receiver has turned a gunmetal greyish coloration. All original and hard to come by. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,575 sale pending

(JM1253) MARLIN MODEL 19 PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN

12 ga. This old Marlin has seen a lot of duck blinds in its day and shows heavy use. Bbl is mostly a silver/grey coloration with some rust. Receiver is an antique greyish color with a little blue showing. The stock has a chip out of the upper right hand corner. Buttplate is broken. Forearm wood is relatively good. Action works but is sluggish. Nice wall hanger or for parts. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 115 sale pending

(JM301) THE ONLY KNOWN ENGRAVED MODEL 1888 MARLIN

This gun was formerly owned by Santa Claus himself. Only in production for a year, fewer than 5,000 Model 1888 rifles were made. This is the only Factory engraved one ever to surface. Factory records indicate it was shipped on December 19, 1888, just in time for Christmas. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

Not for sale.

(JM1084-16-183) 1881 MARLIN STANDARD CONFIGURATION RIFLE IN 40 CALIBER

Nice patined brown blue bbl finish, left hand side receiver retains 50-60% thinning blue, 40-50% thinning blue on right side, near perfect fitting buttstock in VG cond with the usual usage marks, no cracks or losses, forearm wood also in VG cond with no cracks or losses, very nice action and a relatively good bore. Very attractive Marlin. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,475

(JM154-16-188) MARLIN MODEL 89C SEMI-AUTO RIFLE IN CALIBER .22 LR

Micro-groove, excellent bore, 99% lustrous blue remaining, exellent wood with most all original varnish. Fine gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 125

(JM1252-17-509) MARLIN MODEL 1893 SRC CALIBER 32 SPECIAL

Original wood. Sound and solid with no splits or cracks. Generally VG+ cond with correct carbine style buttplate. Receiver has a plum/brownish coloration with what appears to be a little cold blue on it. Bbl and mag have traces of original blue with a little cold blue added to it as well. VG+ shootable bore. Appears to have replacement sights. Still a very good specimen of a rarely encountered Marlin SRC. e

M $ 695. sale pending

(JM1062-16-394) MARLIN MODEL 1888 ROUND BBL, FULL MAG RIFLE IN CALIBER 38W

Nice smooth metal and a pleasing antique patina. Wood is solid but has some sort of cross bolt or screw in wrist area; has been puttied over and doesn't look too bad. Wood maybe slightly freshened years ago. Decent shiny bore with good rifling but some roughness. Pretty good looking old Marlin. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,250

(JM02-17-505) SUPERB MARLIN MODEL 1895 SRC

Caliber .45-70. Exc bore. Exc overall, 98%+ bbl and mag finish is present. Almost all blue which is still quite lustrous-just starting to turn, 98% vivid case colors on the receiver are darkening a bit. Considerable case colors on hammer and lever have turned quite dark. Considerable lacquer is still present over case colors. Exc walnut, orig sights. What a gun! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 18,500

(JM1246-17-520) MARLIN MODEL 38 SLIDE ACTION 22 TAKE DOWN RIFLE

These little Marlins were a very slick little gun. This one has a really nice action. Good bore. Equipped with 24" oct bbl. Original sights. Most all blue remains on receiver and bbl. A couple of little storage marks at muzzle end. Wood also is in quite good condition with a slight oil staining around the frame. Normal usage marks. A very nice little rifle. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 895

(JM011-17-513) EARLY REBATED FRAME 1881 MARLIN IN 45 GOVERNMENT

If you want one of the earliest 1881's ever made, this would be it: #43. I'm certain that very few lower numbers are in existence. This gun has a plum brown appearance on the bbl, mag tube and frame; action is nice. Wood has seen a little modification on the comb, fairly good fitting-a little shy on the upper tang, forearm has had a crack and is missing a sliver of wood. The wood has been freshened up sometime in it's lifetime, bore is fair and has some roughness. Would be hard to find an earlier 1881 Marlin. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 4,250

(JM03-17-517) SCARCE DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1897 RIFLE

.22 Caliber. One-half octagon bbl, full length magazine, fine+ bore and fine+ overall; 90% bbl blue, 75% magazine blue, considerable case colors remain on frame, hammer and lever. Sharp engraving with a buck deer forest scene in circle bordered by scroll work on left side; more scroll work on right side. Very nice checkered deluxe pistol grip walnut with most all lacquer intact, light handling dings and scratches here and there. Combination globe front and Marbles tang sights. Great lookin' little gun! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 11,500

(JM012-17-512) 1881 MARLIN SPECIAL ORDER 32” EXTRA HEAVY WEIGHT BBL WITH A SCARCE 28” MAGAZINE TUBE

Overall gun is in exc cond retaining approximately 90% orig blue starting to tone somewhat and drifting to a light plummish coloration on the mag tube. Orig wood is in exc cond with the usual light dings and mars but retains most all of the orig high gloss lacquer finish; fine bore and orig sights. Only 42 32” Model 81’s were ever manufactured; very rare gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 14,500

(JM06-17-506) EXTREMELY SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 89 MUSKET

Caliber .38-40. Factory records indicate there were approximately 67 Model 89 Marlin muskets manufactured. Of those, most are 44's, only 3 were chambered for 38-40. Of all these, this is the only Model 89 Musket to ever surface-the rest were shipped to China-apparently they're still there. Orig 30" full rnd Musket style bbl, VG+ bore, orig sights, orig ram-rod, orig full length musket style stock VG with probably a light coat of linseed oil added to the forearm. Buttstock shows a few mars and dings but generally in exc cond; correct musket style buttplate. 75% bbl blue turning dark; frame has mostly turned a plum brown patina coloration. All orig, complete with correct Musket style sling swivels. Guaranteed all orig. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 8,500

(JM07-17-508) CASE COLORED 26" BBL, 40 CALIBER 1881 MARLIN STANDARD FRAME RIFLE

Dim colors remain on mostly gray receiver, blue drifting to brown on bbl, some scratches, nice mag tube blue. Nice fitting buttstock with some unusual dowel plugs added?? Good forearm with the common hairline crack, no losses. Very crisp, solid action and good bore. Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 4,250

(JM05-17-510) MARLIN MODEL 94 DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED RIFLE

Caliber .25-20. Orig 24" half octagon bbl, 2/3 mag, takedown style frame, exc bore. Orig sights include folding tang rear and buckhorn rear bbl sight. Pistol grip checkered semi deluxe grade wood is in exc cond with most orig varnish; shotgun style buttstock. 95% orig bbl blue, 75% thinning orig case colors remaining on the frame. All orig, very nice little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 9,500

(JM04-17-504) DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1895 RIFLE

Caliber .45-90. 30" oct bbl, full length magazine, VG+ bore. Engraved in a Grade 2 pattern with a running buck and dog in oval on left side along with scrolls and border motifs; scroll engraving on right side with initials in circle. 60% blue remains on the bbl and mag-balance turned a plum blue patina, traces of case colors on frame, hammer and lever-balance has faded to a pleasing soft patina; orig sights include a combination flip up front and a Lyman tang peep. Checkered deluxe pistol gripped stocks have had a sound repair to the wrist area and a coat of varnish added; rifle style buttplate. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 13,750

(JM010-17-524) PRESENTATION MARLIN BALLARD OFF HAND RIFLE

Caliber 32-40. This gun was presented to Horace King who was a member of the Wallace Gun Club. It was presented by the Pabst Brewing Co. for a shooting contest; his score was 55555. Beautiful little gun in superb cond with orig part octagon 30" bbl, orig sights include globe front, folding staff tang and a Lyman super target spot 20X scope. Orig checkered walnut stocks are in exc cond with most orig varnish; Swiss style buttplate and cheekpiece are of Circassian walnut. Bbl retains 90% somewhat thinning blue, receiver retains 85-90% case colors. All matching numbers and an interesting inscription plaque on the stock. Shown on page 278 of the Ballard book by John Dutcher. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 7,750

(JM08-17-523) MERRIMACK ARMS MARKED BALLARD SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 44 DUAL IGNITION

28" full octagon bbl, fine+ bright shiny bore, bbl retains nearly all orig finish which is mostly blue-just starting to turn, excellent traces of case colors on frame, block and hammer-balance is turning a soft dark patina coloration, globe front and combination flip-up rear bbl sights. Generally VG+ walnut with nearly all varnish remaining, a sliver on left side forearm missing 1/8" x 2"; rifle buttplate. Fine gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,975

(JM09-17-522) MARLIN FACTORY ENGRAVED #6 BALLARD

With rigby style flats on the bbl, orig sights include a combination Beaches front sight and folding tang rear, no slot cut in the rear of the bbl for a bbl sight, very near exc bore. Full round 32" bbl, orig pistol grip wood is generally VG and made of Circassian style walnut with Swiss style buttplate and cheekpiece. Factory engraved by Conrad Ulrich with an Elk on one side and a bear on the other. Bbl retains most of what appears to be an old reblued finish; looks VG and starting to thin. Receiver has been cleaned some and is a semi bright coloration; some polishing done to the metal, double set triggers, large lever loop. Decent little gun, all orig except where noted. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 5,500

(JM1186-15-337) FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKE DOWN RIFLE

Caliber 30-30. Orig 26" full oct bbl, full length magazine tube. Orig sights include: #8 Lyman adjustable Windage front, flip up two leaf rear and folding tang. Orig wood is carved in pattern 'C' with a pistol grip stock which is in exc cond with most orig varnish, just a few light handling mars; rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is in exc cond with 95% orig bbl and mag blue, receiver has turned a smoky coloration with some case colors turning a nickelly color but good c.c. in the protected areas. Excellent, sharp engraving done in pattern 5-1 featuring a tiger on one side and a labrador dog on the other. The engraving is in a relief style-it's deeper and more elaborate than the normal 5-1 pattern; beautifully done gun. Complete with a lengthy letter of provenance. It was owned by a college professor and had been in the family for the last 75-100 years. Fine gun, looks great! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 17,500 sale pending

(JM1215-16-179) FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1881 MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE

Caliber 45-70. Original 24" full oct bbl and full length magazine tube. VG plus bore. Original sights. Original pistol grip checkered wood . Shows a fair amount of wear to the checkering and a very solid old repair at the wrist which is hardly noticeable. Generally VG condition with shotgun style buttplate. This gun is very elaborately engraved. Much more engraving than you would usually see on a 81. There is an Elk motif on one side and a Bear on the opposite side. The top of the bolt also has another deer motif. Overall gun is very pleasing in appearance with a mostly plum-brownish coloration on the bbl and mag. Case colors on the receiver having turned a little dark. Nice clean all original little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 6,950

(JM1221-16-22) MODEL 1891 2ND MODEL TUBE FEED LEVER ACTION RIFLE

Caliber 32 RF. VG plus bore. Bright and shiny with sharp rifling and a few minor pits. Original sights. Original 24" full oct bbl and full length magazine tube. Original wood has some minor handling mars and no splits or cracks and rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is excellent with approximately 95% original blue starting to tone slightly. Nice clean all original little gun. e

A $ 1,975

(JM1218-16-15) FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 97 22 CALIBER LEVER ACTION RIFLE

Featuring #2 style of engraving and D style wood. Original 26" full oct bbl with Beach combination front sight and an original Hepburn receiver mounted rear sight. VG shootable bore. Original wood is checkered. Pistol grip with a shotgun butt retaining most original varnish. Very fancy 3X grade wood. Overall gun is very nice with 75% bbl and mag blue. Receiver has 20-30% nickel plating still in tact, the balance having flaked off. Very fancy little gun. We rarely see a 3X grade wood on an engraved Marlin and the receiver has nicely done game scenes on both sides featuring a buck deer. Clear and sharp. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 5,750 sale pending

(JM1228-16-395) MODEL 1892 MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE

Caliber 32 RF with a very good shootable bore. 24" full oct bbl and full length magazine tube. Features combination front sight and Marlin rear sight as well as Lyman folding tang sight. Original wood is excellent plus with most original varnish. Just a few light handling dings and mars and a rifle style buttplate. Bbl and mag retain 95% bright vivid blue. Receiver retains 95% original blue overall. Excellent traces of case color on the hammer and lever. Nice clean sharp little gun. All original. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,575

(JM1210-16-413) FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN BALLARD RIFLE

Caliber 38-55 with a 32" heavy weight half oct bbl. VG shootable bore. Adjustable globe front sight. Original folding tang rear sight. Original checkered buttstock in VG condition with a very minor crack towards the top of the upper tang. Complete with a large Helm style buttplate, cheek piece and nicely checkered stock. The forearm has a couple of cracks in it and a small piece of wood missing on one side and has accommodations for a palm rest. Overall metal is a gunmetal-silvery greyish brown patina on the bbl and nickel color on the receiver. The receiver is very nicely engraved by Leslie Ulrich featuring a stag deer on one side and a bear on the other side. All original and complete with large loop lever and Schutzan double set triggers. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 6,950

(JM1223-16-375) MARLIN MODEL 97 PISTOL GRIP DELUXE WITH SPECIAL ORDER NICKEL FRAME

24" full round bbl and full length magazine tube. Original sights include a Beach front sight missing the hood, a Lyman flip up rear sight and a Lyman folding tang sight. VG shootable bore. Original wood has been carefully cleaned, is not sanded or undersized and in excellent condition with a hard rubber buttplate. Receiver retains 90% plus original nickel. Bbl and mag retain considerable amount of original blue turning a plumish-brown coloration. Nice, clean, sharp, all original little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 2,695

(JM1236-16-384) SLIDE ACTION MARLIN NO.20-A

Nice clean smooth metal with almost all original blue remaining. Wood is in good condition but the finish is starting to show some aging. The forearm also in very nice condition. There is some letters on the forearm. The letters are "W F G" that are carved into the bottom of the forearm. It does not distract. A good Marlin. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,375

(JM1247-16-386) MARLIN MODEL 38 SLIDE ACTION 22 RIFLE

The 38 had the very unique take down with the tang slide lever to take it apart. This gun is in overall nice condition with most original metal finish. Buttstock is also very nice with very few hunting marks and no cracks. The original buttplate was cracked and repaired at sometime. A fine little gun that shoots 22 S, L and LR. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 895

(JM1181-16-398) LONG BARREL MODEL 1894 MARLIN

It is in caliber 25-20. Very unusual 32" half oct tapered bbl and rare button magazine. Fine bore. Original sights. Original wood nicely finished in excellent condition with rifle style buttplate. Overall gun is in beautiful condition having been professionally restored by Doug Turnbull and retains 100% of case colors as well as all very well done bright glossy blue. Hard to tell from original finish. Beautiful inside and out. Very unusual combination with the long tapered bbl and button mag. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 6,500

(JM1212-16-390) Big bore Marlin model 444s

This rifle is in the famous 444 Marlin. Overall gun is in VG condition with almost all blue remaining. Wood is in VG condition. It is equipped with the original Marlin buttpad.Very nice deer gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 425

(JM1214-16-380) Marlin 336A lever action rifle in caliber 30-30

A good looking rifle with most of the blue remaining. Wood in relatively good condition. Rt hand side of the buttstock someone carved a mule deer head. A fair job, look good! Buttplate is all there but appears to have been repaired. Stock is shy at the upper tang. Otherwise wood is in quite good condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 450

(JM1121-16-389) Marlin model 1894 oct bbl deluxe rifle

Caliber 32 WCF. Checkered pistol grip stock in very nice condition. A case colored receiver with quite a few case colors remaining although dimming. Beautiful bbl blue. 2/3 magazine. Nice action with good bore. A nice early gun in the 132,XXX range. Comes with Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,275 sale pending

(JM1189-16-403) EARLY MARLIN #29 SLIDE ACTION .22 RIFLE

Mostly brownish coloration. The bbl has numerous dings on it. Inside of bbl isn't too sharp either. Action is a little sticky and could use a little tuning. Wood is in relatively good condition and has had a coat of varnish added at some time. A scarce little gun. This one is not the greatest condition but still a nice little Marlin. Very early serial number 42. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 295

(JM1155-16-401) Marlin model 27S slide action rifle caliber 25rf

24" oct bbl has 95% of blue remaining as does the receiver. Wood is in very fine condition with some aging. Slick, smooth action. These models are seldom seen and would be a fine addition to any Marlin collection. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,295

(JM1180-16-391) MARLIN MODEL 94 TAKE DOWN SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE

32" full octagon, rapid taper bbl, correct 30" mag tube, Caliber 25-20. Fine bore, orig sights include folding Beaches combination front, Marlin buckhorn rear and folding tang. Orig wood is in exc cond retaining most the orig varnish; rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is exc as well with 90%+ orig bbl and mag blue; rec retains probably 90% case colors on one side and 80% on the other side. Fine little gun. Gotta be extremely scarce with the take down feature. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 8,750

(JM1177-16-392) VERY SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 94 WITH A SPECIAL ORDER 32" FULL ROUND BBL IN 38-40

Correct orig 30" mag tube, fine bore. Orig wood has a number of very minor dents and bruises but no splits or cracks and still retains probably 90%+ orig lacquer. Metal cond is exc with 95%+ bright shiny orig bbl and mag tube blue, receiver is case hardened and still retains probably 95% bright vivid case colors, orig sights. Very fine little gun; guaranteed all orig. There weren't more than a handful of 32" barrelled 94's made. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 8,750

(JM1085-16-147) 1881 MARLIN OCTAGON BARREL RIFLE IN .40 CALIBER

Mostly a gray brown gun with nice sharp edges, light scattered pitting on frame. Very pretty piece of wood that is slightly undersized, forearm also VG with one small crack. Solid action, good bore. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,675

(JM1185-16-20) FACTORY ENGRAVED PRESENTATION MODEL 1894 MARLIN DELUXE RIFLE

Caliber 32-20. Orig 24" half octagon bbl, half length magazine tube, orig 'C' pattern factory checkered stocks are in exc cond with a considerable amount of orig varnish remaining; shotgun style buttplate. This gun is engraved in factory pattern #3 that features two deer in an oval on the left hand side and very delicately scroll engraved on the other side. Very interesting, unusual gun-very rarely encountered with a full blue finish. Generally they're case hardened where this one has a blued finish with nickel trim on the buttplate, lever and hammer. Take down frame, very nice shootable bore. All orig with most the finish remaining, orig sights include folding tang. A lengthy description on the top of the bbl refers to Carl G. Winter, Grand Worthy President of The Fraternal Order of Eagles on his visit to the Marlin firearms factory on November 26, 1917. The Official Fraternal Order of Eagle Website confirms that he was in charge in 1917. Great little gun; exc+ inside and out. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 15,500

(JM1184-15-341) MARLIN MODEL 94 PISTOL GRIP DLX CARBINE

Caliber 38-40. Orig 20" carbine bbl with a full length mag tube, orig sights, very near exc bore. Orig nicely figured stocks are in fine cond with a light coat of varnish probably having been added and possibly freshening done to the checkering; other than that, it's all orig and exc throughout with 95-96% bright shiny blue on the bbl and mag tube; 90% case colors starting to dim on the receiver. Nice, clean, all orig little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 5,750

(JM1178-16-19) MARLIN MODEL 1894 RIFLE

Caliber 38-40. Orig 28" full round bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights, bore is exc+. Orig wood is in exc cond with just a few misc dents in the stock but sound and solid with no splits or cracks; rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is exc with 95% orig bbl and mag blue with signs of some poor storage on top. The receiver retains 98%+ vivid case colors; beautifully done. Orig sights. Hard to find with this kind of finish on the receiver. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 4,950

(JM1179-15-357) EXTREMELY RARE, SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN 94 RIFLE

30" octagon and round bbl in 38-40; just over the first 1/3 being octagon-the remaining 18-1/2" is round. VG+ bore, orig Marlin sights. Another feature of this Marlin is the button magazine. The bbl retains most orig blue, receiver was case colored and has turned an antique brownish gray. Wood is in VG cond; looks like it has been freshened up at some time. Nice, smooth action. Very unique Marlin rifle!! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,850

(JM1176-17-514) MARLIN MODEL 94 DELUXE TAKE DOWN RIFLE

Caliber 25-20. This rifle is equipped with a 24" round bbl and full length mag tube. Installed on the bbl is the orig Marlin semi-buckhorn rear with orig elevator; on the front is the long bladed sheard hunting sight. On the inside is a nice, bright, shiny bore. Case colored frame with an ample amount of orig case colors remaining. They have dimmed somewhat especially on the left side which has case coloring and a pleasing antique brown look to it. Checkered wood stock in very nice cond. A fine looking Marlin! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,250

(JM1169-15-360) MARLIN MODEL 94 HALF ROUND, HALF OCTAGON TAKE DOWN RIFLE

This gun has an uncheckered pistol grip stock which is in very nice cond, a little extra figure to the wood. Forearm also is in VG cond, some case colors remain on the receiver-they have dimmed but still nice case colors on the lever, bluing on the bbl is VG, some light pin prick freckling present. Near perfect bore on this 32-20. Good, solid Marlin rifle... ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,100

(JM1119-17-518) FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 97, 22 CALIBER RIFLE

Featuring #1 pattern of engraving with a deer in an oval on both sides. Original pistol grip checkered wood shows about half the orig varnish, a few dings and mars but no splits or cracks; good sound, solid wood. Overall metal is VG with 50-60% blue on the bbl and mag turning a plummish brown, traces of case color on the receiver, nice clean sharp engraving. Good looking gun. All orig, should make a fair shooter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 4,900

(JM1114-17-507) MARLIN MODEL 94 RIFLE

Caliber 38-40. Special order 30" full octagon bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights, exc+ bore. Orig wood shows a few mars and dings but retains most the orig varnish and is sound and solid with the correct rifle style buttplate. Overall gun is in superb+ condition with vivid case colors. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 4,950

(JM1115-18-108) MARLIN MODEL 1897 .22 CALIBER RIFLE

24" bbl, case colored receiver has turned mostly gray with traces of case coloring remaining. Good fitting, VG condition wood; extra figure walnut stock with a very rare Swiss style buttplate, Marbles tang sight. Bbl retains 70% thinning blue, very nice blue remaining on magazine tube. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,150

(JM1090-16-415) VERY RARE BALLARD MODEL 1-3/4 FAR WEST HUNTERS RIFLE IN CALIBER 40-65

Very rare gun which was only made for approximately a year and a half in 1880. Orig 30" full round bbl, VG+ shootable bore that would probably clean to better. Orig sights include typical Marlin Buckhorn rear and blade front. Overall metal is a plum brownish patina coloration with sharp corners, good markings, no pits. Wood has an old age crack in the wrist but is solid, numerous dings and mars from hunting use and a sliver missing along the front forearm on the top edge; rifle style butt, loop lever and double set triggers. Decent little gun, all orig and virtually impossible to find. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,950

(JM1070-15-340) MARLIN 1895 NICKEL PLATED CARBINE IN 38-56

Some of the nickel is in relatively good shape, some is flaking and some is gone. Receiver retains nickel in protected areas otherwise it has pretty much flaked off and it appears there has been a little bit of cleaning on one side. This gun has got some very pretty wood; it has been restocked and looks good. Bore is fair to good with some roughness, action is very nice. Here's your chance to get an 1895 and have some fun for not a lot of money. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,750

(JM1112-16-195) MARLIN PACIFIC BALLARD IN CALIBER 40-90

Orig 30" full oct bbl measuring over an inch across the flats. Orig wood retains most the orig varnish; rifle style buttplate and cracks coming back from the upper tang but is sound and solid. Bbl retains 40-50%+ orig blue with some discoloration from corrosion developing on the bbl especially on the underside toward the muzzle; receiver has traces of case colors turning brown, orig set triggers. Basically a pretty nice, sharp, good looking gun with a fine bore. Should make a good shooter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,750

(JM1049-16-122) SPECIAL ORDER 1881 MARLIN SEMI-DELUXE RIFLE

Special order features include double set triggers, half mag, checkered stock. Orig sights on the 28" oct bbl, very clean bore, blue brown bbl and gray receiver. VG extra figure wood, bore likewise is VG. Solid, nice functioning antique Marlin. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,850

(JM1067-16-393) VERY RARE MARLIN 1889 WITH 30" OCTAGON BBL IN 38 CALIBER

Receiver has turned mostly a pleasing brown plum patina with some bluing in protected areas. The bbl is blue drifting to brown, nice sharp octagons, very nice bbl address, all markings are good. Orig sights top the bbl, also has the correct length mag tube. Good riflings but roughness in bore; numerous dings and scratches in the stocks but VG fitting-no cracks or losses in either the buttstock or the forearm, crescent butt. Good looking, long bbl'd Marlin. Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,350

(JM1047-16-146) DOUBLE SET TRIGGER 1881 MARLIN 40 CALIBER RIFLE

Brown patina gun with blue in protected areas, bore is fair with good rifling but has some roughness. Good wood. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,950

(JM1046-16-23) MARLIN 1881 HALF MAG, OCTAGON BBL RIFLE IN 40 CALIBER

Bbl blue drifting to brown, nice markings, receiver has some blue but is mostly a plumish coloration, wood is in VG condition however the stock does have a hairline crack, normal dings, gouges, scratches, etc. This gun is equipped with sling swivels, bore is good to VG. Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,950

(JM1061-16-141) 1888 MARLIN ROUND BBL, FULL MAG RIFLE; IN CALIBER 32

Has a bright bore with good riflings, bbl and mag tube are a gray patina, metal is relatively smooth with a few pin prick pittings here and there, nice bbl markings. This gun is in the 26,XXX serial range. Also equipped with a nice old Lyman tang sight. Wood is in good overall cond but there is a chip missing in the upper corner right hand side. This gun evidently had sling swivels at one time and there's a very neatly patched plug on both the buttplate and forearm that apparently covers up where the slings swivels were. Good solid gun, nice antique. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,350

(JM1040-16-184) MARLIN 1881 1ST MODEL IN 45 GOVERNMENT CALIBER

3 digit serial number: 166. This rifle is mostly a gray brown patina with dings and scratches both on the metal and the wood, nice readable bbl address and caliber markings. Wood apparently has had a coat of finish put on it many years ago; is slightly undersized at the upper and lower tang. There's a crack in the forearm but wood is solid. This gun surprisingly has a VG bore. Hard to find these early 1881's; good collector piece. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 4,500

(JM1036-15-334) MARLIN MODEL 1881 THIN SIDE LIGHTWEIGHT FACTORY ENGRAVED RIFLE IN 38-55

Orig 28" full oct bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights include Marlin rear and folding tang, generally exc bore. Orig pistol grip checkered Circassian style walnut is in exc cond with a few minor handling mars, no splits or cracks, rifle style buttplate. Gun is beautifully engraved in a bank note style of more elaborate than standard engraving featuring a grizzly bear on one side and a deer in an oval panel on the other side. Overall gun is in fine cond with 75% toning bbl and mag blue, receiver is nickel plated and has turned a very attractive dull patina nickelly coloration with 95%+ nickel remaining. Gun was formerly in the Brophy collection, a historian for Marlin, and is one of the scarcer of the Marlin's as there were only 3 or 4 of these ever engraved in the thin side lightweight rifle configuration. All original, fine little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 38,500

(JM1044-17-521) 1ST MODEL 1881 MARLIN RIFLE IN 45 GOVERNMENT

Serial number is 155. Standard configuration rifle with rebated frame. Nice pleasing plum brown patina bbl, nice markings, orig sights, receiver is pretty much a brown patina as well with a few marks showing, typical cracked and repaired forearm and a little shrinkage. Buttstock is in relatively good cond but has had a wrist repair which is solid and not very noticeable, nice bore that could use a good cleaning. Nice early serial numbered Marlin. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,950

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