c1903 MARLIN FIRE ARMS M1893 Lever Action .38-55 Rifle C&R Octagonal Barrel Marlin’s First Smokeless Powder Rifle

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c1903 MARLIN FIRE ARMS M1893 Lever Action .38-55 Rifle C&R Octagonal Barrel

Marlin’s First Smokeless Powder Rifle

Here we present a C&R J.M. Marlin Model 1893 Rifle in .38-55 WCF, made circa 1903 in New Haven, Connecticut. Marlin Firearms was founded in the 1870s by John Marlin and was one of Winchester’s biggest competitors for the lever action market in the late-19^th and into the 20^th Century. Marlin produced a large assortment of firearms such as lever-action rifles, pump-action shotguns and single shot rifles. The Model 1893 represents Marlin’s first smokeless powder lever action rifle. It features a solid top frame with side ejection and a smooth action.

In 1905, the Model 1893 nomenclature changed to “Model 93”. Saddle rings were optional, and barrels were stamped “Special Smokeless Steel.” Some shooters still preferred black powder loads, though, and that same year Marlin came out with a limited run of Model 93s chambered for .32-40 and .38-55. In time, the Model 93 became the Model 36, and then the 336, which remains in the line today, although, due to recent ownership changes, the lever-actions are made now in Ilion, N.Y., not Connecticut.

The overall condition is very good. Original blue finish with some muted case colors. Light scale throughout the exterior. The action is excellent and the bore is in very good condition: reflective with strong rifling. The stock is solid and showing use. The barrel and magazine tube were shortened and the dovetail under the barrel filled. Clearly a workhorse!

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 25 inches.

Caliber: .38-55 Winchester Center Fire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1800
#234147