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Marlin Model 1888 / 1889 Lever Action Rifle with Original Leather Rifle Boot

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Marlin Model 1888 / 1889 Lever Action Rifle with Original Leather Rifle Boot
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“Marlin” Model 1888 / 1889 Lever Action Rifle with Its Original Leather Rifle Boot
c. 1890 Wild West Era, “Marlin” Model 1888 / 1889 Lever Action Rifle, with its Original Leather Rifle Boot, Very Fine
This “Marlin” model 1888 / 1889 Lever Action Rifle in .38-.55 caliber has a 26" Octagon barrel marked on the top flat "MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO., NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED OCT.11 1887. APRIL. 2, 1889." Steel frame marked on the top "MARLIN SAFETY". Serial number 96533. Approximately 50%+ Original factory blue (strong in protected areas). About 30%+ case colors remain especially vibrant in protected areas. Made without the lever catch (standard on the model 1888). The fore-stock and butt stock are solid with approximately 75%+ of the original varnish remaining with scratches and dings from handling. Some of the screw heads exhibit marring. The rifle's action is in excellent working order. This rifle comes with the original leather rifle boot for the horse.