*EXCEPTIONAL MARLIN MODEL 1897 DELUXE TAKEDOWN RIFLE.

*EXCEPTIONAL MARLIN MODEL 1897 DELUXE TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 226629. Cal .22 S,L,LR. 24″ oct bbl. Full length magazine. Lyman ivory bead front sight, Rocky Mountain rear sight and Marbles automatic flexible joint tang rear sight. Bbl is marked “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO., NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A./PAT’D JAN. 18.1887. APRIL 2.1889. AUG. 12.1890. MAR. 1.1892” Top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY” and top tang is marked “Model/1897”. Straight grip stock forend of American walnut with style-B checkering. Has 2nd type hard rubber buttplate. PROVENANCE: George F Peters Collection. CONDITION: Fine. 95% bbl and magazine blue with light edge wear and widely scattered fine spotting. Receiver retains 95% case colors. Hammer and lever show 60% case colors mixing with patina. Sound stocks with very good original finish showing light wear and handling marks. Crisp mechanics. Bright bore with small amount of undeveloped pitting near the muzzle. 4-41776 DS8 (3,000-4,000)

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
	1371	$6,612.50	EXCEPTIONAL MARLIN MODEL 1897 DELUXE TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 226629. Cal .22 S,L,LR. 24″ oct bbl. Full length magazine. Lyman ivory bead front sight, Rocky Mountain rear sight and Marbles automatic flexible joint tang rear sight. Bbl is marked “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO., NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A./PAT’D JAN. 18.1887. APRIL 2.1889. AUG. 12.1890. MAR. 1.1892” Top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY” and top tang is marked “Model/1897”. Straight grip stock forend of American walnut with style-B checkering. Has 2nd type hard rubber buttplate. PROVENANCE: George F Peters Collection. CONDITION: Fine. 95% bbl and magazine blue with light edge wear and widely scattered fine spotting. Receiver retains 95% case colors. Hammer and lever show 60% case colors mixing with patina. Sound stocks with very good original finish showing light wear and handling marks. Crisp mechanics. Bright bore with small amount of undeveloped pitting near the muzzle. 4-41776 DS8 (3,000-4,000) 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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