*MARLIN 1897 1/2 NICKEL DELUXE RIFLE.

*MARLIN 1897 1/2 NICKEL DELUXE RIFLE. SN 173808. Cal .22 S,L,LR. 24″ rnd bbl full magazine. Combination front sight with ring removed. Lyman folding leaf rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Bbl markings are “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN. CT.,U.S.A./PAT’D JAN. 18.1887. APRIL 2.1889. AUG. 12.1890. MAR.1.1892.” Top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY” and top tang is marked “Model/1897”. Nickel receiver, hammer, lever, and forend cap. S-curved pistol grip stock and forend of American walnut with No. A checkering with 2nd type Marlin hard rubber buttplate. PROVENANCE: George F Peters Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube blue is fading to an even patina. Action has 70% nickel blending with spots of light corrosion. Sound wood with light sanding and reapplied finish. Lightly refreshed checkering. Sound mechanics. dark bore with light developing pitting. 4-41774 DS19 (1,500-2,500)

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
	1373	$1,725.00	MARLIN 1897 1/2 NICKEL DELUXE RIFLE. SN 173808. Cal .22 S,L,LR. 24″ rnd bbl full magazine. Combination front sight with ring removed. Lyman folding leaf rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Bbl markings are “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN. CT.,U.S.A./PAT’D JAN. 18.1887. APRIL 2.1889. AUG. 12.1890. MAR.1.1892.” Top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY” and top tang is marked “Model/1897”. Nickel receiver, hammer, lever, and forend cap. S-curved pistol grip stock and forend of American walnut with No. A checkering with 2nd type Marlin hard rubber buttplate. PROVENANCE: George F Peters Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube blue is fading to an even patina. Action has 70% nickel blending with spots of light corrosion. Sound wood with light sanding and reapplied finish. Lightly refreshed checkering. Sound mechanics. dark bore with light developing pitting. 4-41774 DS19 (1,500-2,500) 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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