MARLIN 1891 SIDE-LOADING SAFETY REPEATING RIFLE.

MARLIN 1891 SIDE-LOADING SAFETY REPEATING RIFLE. SN 54474. Cal .22 S,L,LR. 24″ rnd bbl. 2/3 length magazine. Standard Marlin model 1891 front sight and fixed rear sight. Bbl is marked “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO., NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A./PAT’D NOV. 19.1878. APRIL 2.1889. AUG. 12.1890.” Top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY” Stock and forend of slab-sawed American walnut. PROVENANCE: George F. Peters Collection. CONDITION: Fine. 90% bbl and magazine tube blue fading to patina with scattered fine spotting. Receiver has 50% blue mixing with patina. Hammer and lever have traces of case color fading to patina. Crescent steel buttplate has an overall gray color with scattered light pitting. Sound stock and forend with orig finish showing normal handling wear having moderate scratches and handling marks. Action has crisp mechanics. Dark bore with developed pitting. 4-41752 DS6 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1356	$2,300.00	MARLIN 1891 SIDE-LOADING SAFETY REPEATING RIFLE. SN 54474. Cal .22 S,L,LR. 24″ rnd bbl. 2/3 length magazine. Standard Marlin model 1891 front sight and fixed rear sight. Bbl is marked “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO., NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A./PAT’D NOV. 19.1878. APRIL 2.1889. AUG. 12.1890.” Top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY” Stock and forend of slab-sawed American walnut. PROVENANCE: George F. Peters Collection. CONDITION: Fine. 90% bbl and magazine tube blue fading to patina with scattered fine spotting. Receiver has 50% blue mixing with patina. Hammer and lever have traces of case color fading to patina. Crescent steel buttplate has an overall gray color with scattered light pitting. Sound stock and forend with orig finish showing normal handling wear having moderate scratches and handling marks. Action has crisp mechanics. Dark bore with developed pitting. 4-41752 DS6 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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