*MARLIN MODEL 1897 DELUXE TAKEDOWN RIFLE.

*MARLIN MODEL 1897 DELUXE TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 431156. Cal .22 S,L,LR. 24″ oct bbl with 2/3 length magazine. Beaches combination front sight, Lyman folding leaf rear sight with Lyman combination tang sight. Bbl is marked “Marlin Firearms Co. NEW-HAVEN, CT., U.S.A./PAT’T NOV. 19.1878. APRIL 2.1889. AUG. 12.1890. MAR. 1.1892.” Top tang is marked “Marlin/MODEL ’97”. Forend and S-shaped pistol grip stock of selected American walnut with No. C fine checkering. This rifle has exceptional flame grained wood with vivid color contrast with Marlin 2nd type hard rubber buttplate. PROVENANCE: George F Peters Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube have original blue fading to patina with scattered very light corrosion. Action has 50% case colors being vivid in protected areas and becoming light mixing with fine corrosion spotting in the heavier wear areas. Sound stock and forend with original finish showing light crazing with moderate handling marks and wear. Sound action. Bore has good rifling with small area light pitting. 4-41779 DS20 (2,000-3,000)

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
	1370	$3,162.50	MARLIN MODEL 1897 DELUXE TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 431156. Cal .22 S,L,LR. 24″ oct bbl with 2/3 length magazine. Beaches combination front sight, Lyman folding leaf rear sight with Lyman combination tang sight. Bbl is marked “Marlin Firearms Co. NEW-HAVEN, CT., U.S.A./PAT’T NOV. 19.1878. APRIL 2.1889. AUG. 12.1890. MAR. 1.1892.” Top tang is marked “Marlin/MODEL ’97”. Forend and S-shaped pistol grip stock of selected American walnut with No. C fine checkering. This rifle has exceptional flame grained wood with vivid color contrast with Marlin 2nd type hard rubber buttplate. PROVENANCE: George F Peters Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube have original blue fading to patina with scattered very light corrosion. Action has 50% case colors being vivid in protected areas and becoming light mixing with fine corrosion spotting in the heavier wear areas. Sound stock and forend with original finish showing light crazing with moderate handling marks and wear. Sound action. Bore has good rifling with small area light pitting. 4-41779 DS20 (2,000-3,000) 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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