EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1889 FACTORY CUT-AWAY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1889 FACTORY CUT-AWAY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 35. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 5″ oct bbl, full magazine tube, no sights and mounted with short, nicely figured walnut stock. Top flat of bbl has full bbl address & patent dates with the caliber marking on top left flat at the frame. Top of frame is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Magazine tube is mounted to a key in a dovetail at the muzzle as in a full length magazine tube. Left side of magazine tube is cut away to expose the spring. Left side of receiver has a large rectangular opening with rounded corners to expose the internal workings. Opening is filled with glass which is secured with two screws. Top left rear of frame has a 11/16″ rnd hole to further expose the internal workings. Left side of the stock at the wrist is cut away to expose the hammer spring & hammer. No other cuts are noted. SN was observed on the right side of top & bottom tangs, under the wood and on right front edge of the buttstock under the frame. According to consignor only two other Model 1889 Cut-Aways are known. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 65-70% orig nickel with flaking & spots of surface corrosion. Stock has a hairline by top tang with usual handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39063 (8,500-13,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	2360	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1889 FACTORY CUT-AWAY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 35. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 5″ oct bbl, full magazine tube, no sights and mounted with short, nicely figured walnut stock. Top flat of bbl has full bbl address & patent dates with the caliber marking on top left flat at the frame. Top of frame is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Magazine tube is mounted to a key in a dovetail at the muzzle as in a full length magazine tube. Left side of magazine tube is cut away to expose the spring. Left side of receiver has a large rectangular opening with rounded corners to expose the internal workings. Opening is filled with glass which is secured with two screws. Top left rear of frame has a 11/16″ rnd hole to further expose the internal workings. Left side of the stock at the wrist is cut away to expose the hammer spring & hammer. No other cuts are noted. SN was observed on the right side of top & bottom tangs, under the wood and on right front edge of the buttstock under the frame. According to consignor only two other Model 1889 Cut-Aways are known. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 65-70% orig nickel with flaking & spots of surface corrosion. Stock has a hairline by top tang with usual handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39063 (8,500-13,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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