**MARLIN 1897 POTATO DIGGER (C&R).

SN 348. 30-06 Cal. 28″ bbl. This Marlin 1897 potato digger comes on a brass tripod with WWII era mounting nut. Marked on top of receiver as well as on matching bbl “MARLIN ARMS CORPORATION NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT CAL-30 U.S.A.”. Parts appear to be matching throughout. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Rotary belt feed and feed lever articulate properly. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 50% coverage mostly on front of bbl and top of receiver. Blueing is thin to bare metal on both sides of receiver with a pleasing light brown patina. Wooden hand grip has some dings and wear but is complete and serviceable. Tripod retains 90% of its dark green paint on steel metal surfaces. Rest of carriage retains about 60% coverage with handsome bare brass where gun fits on. Wooden hardware is complete and serviceable with no cracks and retains about 5% of its green paint. Action is very smooth on this digger and gas port is clean. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine. This would be a great addition to the collection of a WWI enthusiast who wants to shoot their guns as well as display them. 4-51792 JWK8 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1000

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	1000	$14,950.00	MARLIN 1897 POTATO DIGGER (C&R). SN 348. 30-06 Cal. 28″ bbl. This Marlin 1897 potato digger comes on a brass tripod with WWII era mounting nut. Marked on top of receiver as well as on matching bbl “MARLIN ARMS CORPORATION NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT CAL-30 U.S.A.”. Parts appear to be matching throughout. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Rotary belt feed and feed lever articulate properly. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 50% coverage mostly on front of bbl and top of receiver. Blueing is thin to bare metal on both sides of receiver with a pleasing light brown patina. Wooden hand grip has some dings and wear but is complete and serviceable. Tripod retains 90% of its dark green paint on steel metal surfaces. Rest of carriage retains about 60% coverage with handsome bare brass where gun fits on. Wooden hardware is complete and serviceable with no cracks and retains about 5% of its green paint. Action is very smooth on this digger and gas port is clean. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine. This would be a great addition to the collection of a WWI enthusiast who wants to shoot their guns as well as display them. 4-51792 JWK8 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1000 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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**MARLIN 1897 POTATO DIGGER (C&R).