RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 149175. Cal. 30-30. Fine, deluxe engraved Marlin with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown, windgauge “certifiable antique ivory” bead combination front sight, Lyman “6A” two leaf folding rear sight & a Lyman tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured shell grain, C-style checkered American walnut with serpentine grip & crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang is marked with matching SN which is also found inside toe of buttplate. Although buttstock is not marked, given the fit & finish there is no doubt that this wood is orig and has been installed the life of the rifle. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in a modified #5 pattern which consists of the large oval vignette of a crouching tiger on a rocky promontory overlooking palm trees. Right side has the smaller vignette of an English Setter on point. Both sides of the receiver have full coverage, deep intertwined foliate & floral arabesque patterns with pearled background surrounded by Mr. Ulrich’s typical border patterns. Top of receiver also has full cover engraving in a variety of patterns. Matching engraving extends onto bbl boss with bottom of receiver engraved in a small pattern with a flower blossom. Forend cap & buttplate tang are engraved to match. Light arabesque patterns are engraved about 1-3/4″ over the exposed top 5 flats of bbl. With the vignette of a tiger on the receiver, it can be speculated that this rifle may have been ordered by someone in India or for someone hunting in India. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with a spot each on the bbl & magazine tube and various light wear over the chamber area. Receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas having turned silver. Stock has a grain check on each side, otherwise wood is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains 97-98% orig varnish showing light diamond-point wear on the stock and moderate to heavy wear on forearm. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49144-3 JR IVORY (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2485

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	2485	$17,250.00	RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 149175. Cal. 30-30. Fine, deluxe engraved Marlin with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown, windgauge “certifiable antique ivory” bead combination front sight, Lyman “6A” two leaf folding rear sight & a Lyman tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured shell grain, C-style checkered American walnut with serpentine grip & crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang is marked with matching SN which is also found inside toe of buttplate. Although buttstock is not marked, given the fit & finish there is no doubt that this wood is orig and has been installed the life of the rifle. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in a modified #5 pattern which consists of the large oval vignette of a crouching tiger on a rocky promontory overlooking palm trees. Right side has the smaller vignette of an English Setter on point. Both sides of the receiver have full coverage, deep intertwined foliate & floral arabesque patterns with pearled background surrounded by Mr. Ulrich’s typical border patterns. Top of receiver also has full cover engraving in a variety of patterns. Matching engraving extends onto bbl boss with bottom of receiver engraved in a small pattern with a flower blossom. Forend cap & buttplate tang are engraved to match. Light arabesque patterns are engraved about 1-3/4″ over the exposed top 5 flats of bbl. With the vignette of a tiger on the receiver, it can be speculated that this rifle may have been ordered by someone in India or for someone hunting in India. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with a spot each on the bbl & magazine tube and various light wear over the chamber area. Receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas having turned silver. Stock has a grain check on each side, otherwise wood is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains 97-98% orig varnish showing light diamond-point wear on the stock and moderate to heavy wear on forearm. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49144-3 JR IVORY (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2485 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.