MARLIN MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN RIFLE.

MARLIN MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 115985. Cal .38-40. 24″ rnd bbl with full length magazine. Rocky Mountain front sight and Rocky Mountain rear sight. Bbl is marked “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO., NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A./PAT’D OCT. 11.1887. APRIL 2.1889 AUG. 1 .1893.” Top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY” top tang is marked “Model/1894”. Stocked in quarter-sawed American walnut with crescent steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: George F Peters Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine tube have 97% blue with a few spots of very light corrosion. Action and buttplate retain 90% case colors mixing with scattered sports of very light corrosion. Sound stock and forend with very good original finish showing light handling marks. Action has crisp mechanics. Bright bore with sharp rifle. 4-41767 DS22 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1345	$2,875.00	MARLIN MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 115985. Cal .38-40. 24″ rnd bbl with full length magazine. Rocky Mountain front sight and Rocky Mountain rear sight. Bbl is marked “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO., NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A./PAT’D OCT. 11.1887. APRIL 2.1889 AUG. 1 .1893.” Top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY” top tang is marked “Model/1894”. Stocked in quarter-sawed American walnut with crescent steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: George F Peters Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine tube have 97% blue with a few spots of very light corrosion. Action and buttplate retain 90% case colors mixing with scattered sports of very light corrosion. Sound stock and forend with very good original finish showing light handling marks. Action has crisp mechanics. Bright bore with sharp rifle. 4-41767 DS22 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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