EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED TAKEDOWN MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE LETTERED AS THE LAST MODEL 1889 PRODUCED.

SN 121587. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Very rare and unique Marlin with very rare 30″ oct bbl, full magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with highly figured, light colored European walnut that has B-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. This rifle is one of only 28 Models 1889 with takedown feature and one of only 164 with 30″ bbl. Receiver is engraved in #1 style by Conrad Ulrich which consists of the round vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a forest scene on the left side surrounded by a variety of border styles and foliate arabesque patterns. Right side is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and different border patterns. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver and lightly over the top tang. This rifle was produced in 1895, well into the Model 1894 production and is one of only 4 engraved takedowns known. The bbl address is of the Model 1894 with the last patent date Aug. 1, 1893. Top of the receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Accompanied by a special research letter from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody Firearms Museum which lists six serial numbers between 121574 and 121587 (this rifle) and states that they are recorded as model 1889s. Also accompanying is a copy of p.310 of the Marlin shipping records which lists this rifle as a Model 1889 in caliber 44 with 30″ oct bbl, pistol grip and takedown, shipped May 24, 1895. This record does not mention the deluxe checkered wood or engraving, which is common for the Marlin records. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum/Marlin Firearms Co. letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 44 with 30″ oct bbl, pistol grip stock and takedown, shipped May 24, 1895. This rifle is recognized by Marlin scholars as being the finest of its type and being absolutely and unequivocally authentic and original. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new and unfired retaining virtually all of its crisp, orig factory finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors showing fading only on the outer faces of the lever. Wood is sound with one or two miniscule finish mars and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. A truly outstanding and exceptional Marlin rifle. 4-51293 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 2135

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2135	$37,375.00	EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED TAKEDOWN MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE LETTERED AS THE LAST MODEL 1889 PRODUCED. SN 121587. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Very rare and unique Marlin with very rare 30″ oct bbl, full magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with highly figured, light colored European walnut that has B-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. This rifle is one of only 28 Models 1889 with takedown feature and one of only 164 with 30″ bbl. Receiver is engraved in #1 style by Conrad Ulrich which consists of the round vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a forest scene on the left side surrounded by a variety of border styles and foliate arabesque patterns. Right side is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and different border patterns. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver and lightly over the top tang. This rifle was produced in 1895, well into the Model 1894 production and is one of only 4 engraved takedowns known. The bbl address is of the Model 1894 with the last patent date Aug. 1, 1893. Top of the receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Accompanied by a special research letter from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody Firearms Museum which lists six serial numbers between 121574 and 121587 (this rifle) and states that they are recorded as model 1889s. Also accompanying is a copy of p.310 of the Marlin shipping records which lists this rifle as a Model 1889 in caliber 44 with 30″ oct bbl, pistol grip and takedown, shipped May 24, 1895. This record does not mention the deluxe checkered wood or engraving, which is common for the Marlin records. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum/Marlin Firearms Co. letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 44 with 30″ oct bbl, pistol grip stock and takedown, shipped May 24, 1895. This rifle is recognized by Marlin scholars as being the finest of its type and being absolutely and unequivocally authentic and original. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new and unfired retaining virtually all of its crisp, orig factory finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors showing fading only on the outer faces of the lever. Wood is sound with one or two miniscule finish mars and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. A truly outstanding and exceptional Marlin rifle. 4-51293 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 2135 Click here to view provenance 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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EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED TAKEDOWN MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE LETTERED AS THE LAST MODEL 1889 PRODUCED.