**MODEL 1906 POTATO DIGGER BY MARLIN (C&R).

**MODEL 1906 POTATO DIGGER BY MARLIN (C&R). SN 1456 (ATF approved number located on underside rear of receiver). Cal. .30-06. 28″ bbl. Numbers on top of gun (2346) are matching. Accessories include a low tripod mount with brass head, spindle, and wooden seat. Also includes one orig ammo box, and wooden transit chest which is actually a German MG-34 transit chest used when they were going to export MG-34 guns to Portgual in 1944. This arm appears fully functional. Firing mechanism moves freely when cycled by hand. Tripod traverses and elevates freely. CONDITION: Overall finish is 30% on left side, more on right side. Finned bbl retains 70% or better blued finish. Receiver has evidence on both sides of old corrosion, but still smooth. Rear sight has a deep brown patina. Wood grips have several chips and some handling marks but are smooth and handsome. Screws are in good shape throughout as are internals. Safety lever shows evidence of having been broken and then repaired, as is not uncommon. Metal of hand grip also shows deep brown patina. Bore is dark and grimy but rifling is strong. Ammo box has 20% faded orig green paint, and dove-tailed corners w/ some checking of the panels. Leather carrying handle present but is cracked and hard, and one end is broken off from box. This arm is an attractive vintage gun made with old-world craftsmanship. 4-37904 JWK31 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1004	$3,450.00	MODEL 1906 POTATO DIGGER BY MARLIN (C&R). SN 1456 (ATF approved number located on underside rear of receiver). Cal. .30-06. 28″ bbl. Numbers on top of gun (2346) are matching. Accessories include a low tripod mount with brass head, spindle, and wooden seat. Also includes one orig ammo box, and wooden transit chest which is actually a German MG-34 transit chest used when they were going to export MG-34 guns to Portgual in 1944. This arm appears fully functional. Firing mechanism moves freely when cycled by hand. Tripod traverses and elevates freely. CONDITION: Overall finish is 30% on left side, more on right side. Finned bbl retains 70% or better blued finish. Receiver has evidence on both sides of old corrosion, but still smooth. Rear sight has a deep brown patina. Wood grips have several chips and some handling marks but are smooth and handsome. Screws are in good shape throughout as are internals. Safety lever shows evidence of having been broken and then repaired, as is not uncommon. Metal of hand grip also shows deep brown patina. Bore is dark and grimy but rifling is strong. Ammo box has 20% faded orig green paint, and dove-tailed corners w/ some checking of the panels. Leather carrying handle present but is cracked and hard, and one end is broken off from box. This arm is an attractive vintage gun made with old-world craftsmanship. 4-37904 JWK31 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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