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Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle
Produced between 1881 and 1892. Rocky Mountain silver blade front sight and elevator rear sight on barrel with the "MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW - HAVEN, CT U.S.A." address over the patent and reissue dates, with arrows pointing outward flanking the top line. The top flat at the breech is marked "40 Cal.". The loading gate has a sliding cover. Smooth straight grip stock with full length magazine, metal forearm tip, and smooth butt.
BBL: 28 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 18328


Very good plus, with approximately 40-50% of the faded original blue finish, showing a mix of original blue and a brown patina on the surface. The brown patina is strongest along the edges and on the underside of the magazine tube, and is mixed with gray in places. The receiver has faded to a mixed gray, showing traces of the original pattern. The stock is good, with some varnish loss along the sides, darkening on the top and bottom of the butt, scattered dents and scratches. Action is fine.