MARLIN MODEL 1881 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE.

MARLIN MODEL 1881 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE. SN 4256.. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade heavy frame rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver, Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It originally had a grooved bbl which was bored out and now has a completely smooth bore that measures .454 inches. (Orig smooth bores are extremely rare).Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth silver brown patina with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with numerous small scratch marks from scrubbing. 4-31927 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1147	$1,898.00	MARLIN MODEL 1881 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE. SN 4256.. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade heavy frame rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver, Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It originally had a grooved bbl which was bored out and now has a completely smooth bore that measures .454 inches. (Orig smooth bores are extremely rare).Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth silver brown patina with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with numerous small scratch marks from scrubbing. 4-31927 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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