*MARLIN MODEL 1898 C-GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN.

*MARLIN MODEL 1898 C-GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 68354. Marlin’s first successful pump shotgun with 28″ modified bbl, sgl bead, marked “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL” and very highly figured American walnut wood with checkered rnd forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 13-1/8″ over its orig hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is beautifully game scene engraved with the large vignette of four flying ducks on the left side surrounded with light arabesque patterns. Right side has two flying pigeons on the bolt flat with light arabesque patterns elsewhere. Engraving is very well executed with fine detail in the birds. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 75% orig blue, thin & gray over the chamber area with some very fine light surface pitting. Receiver retains 60-70% thin orig blue, mostly on the sides. Forearm has a repaired crack on the left side, otherwise the wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are stiff but function, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Roger & Gerald Wilde Collection 4-55395 JR15 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	1072	$862.00	MARLIN MODEL 1898 C-GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 68354. Marlin’s first successful pump shotgun with 28″ modified bbl, sgl bead, marked “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL” and very highly figured American walnut wood with checkered rnd forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 13-1/8″ over its orig hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is beautifully game scene engraved with the large vignette of four flying ducks on the left side surrounded with light arabesque patterns. Right side has two flying pigeons on the bolt flat with light arabesque patterns elsewhere. Engraving is very well executed with fine detail in the birds. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 75% orig blue, thin & gray over the chamber area with some very fine light surface pitting. Receiver retains 60-70% thin orig blue, mostly on the sides. Forearm has a repaired crack on the left side, otherwise the wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are stiff but function, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Roger & Gerald Wilde Collection 4-55395 JR15 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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