UNUSUAL MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

UNUSUAL MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 4182. Cal. 45 Govt. (45-70). Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight & Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Caliber marking over chamber is reversed reading from receiver to muzzle instead of muzzle to receiver as is normally found. It has Type 2 receiver with solid carrier. The hammer screw, tang screw & forend cap screw are replacements. Mounted with nicely figured, slab-sawed uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel semi-crescent buttplate. Wood is modern replacement. Serial number was observed on left sides of top & bottom tangs but was not found in buttstock & buttplate has serial number has serial number “2227”. Accompanied by a Marlin Firearms Co. letter stating they were unable to provide any information about this rifle except that it was made in 1883. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with there being a blue/brown patina in some sheltered areas but generally overall a cleaned metal color. Wood is sound and retains about all of its fine custom finish with a few minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine & some scattered pitting. Would make a good Cowboy Action Shooter. 4-36012 JR78 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2086	$1,610.00	UNUSUAL MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 4182. Cal. 45 Govt. (45-70). Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight & Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Caliber marking over chamber is reversed reading from receiver to muzzle instead of muzzle to receiver as is normally found. It has Type 2 receiver with solid carrier. The hammer screw, tang screw & forend cap screw are replacements. Mounted with nicely figured, slab-sawed uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel semi-crescent buttplate. Wood is modern replacement. Serial number was observed on left sides of top & bottom tangs but was not found in buttstock & buttplate has serial number has serial number “2227”. Accompanied by a Marlin Firearms Co. letter stating they were unable to provide any information about this rifle except that it was made in 1883. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with there being a blue/brown patina in some sheltered areas but generally overall a cleaned metal color. Wood is sound and retains about all of its fine custom finish with a few minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine & some scattered pitting. Would make a good Cowboy Action Shooter. 4-36012 JR78 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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