*SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1897 TAKEDOWN RIFLE.

*SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1897 TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 401956. Cal .22 S,L,LR. 24″ part rnd bbl. Bbl is marked “Marlin firearms co. NEW-HAVEN CT. U.S.A./PAT’D NOV. 19.1878. APRIL 2.1889. AUG.12.1890. MAR. 1.1892.” Top tang is marked “Marlin/MODEL ’97” Lyman No. 17 target front sight, Lyman combination tang sight and Redfield filler in the rear sight dovetail. This is a last variation model 1897/97 rifle with 1907 type ejector and assembly screws in the left side of the frame. Select walnut stock and forend with exceptional grain and brilliant orange contrasting tones. 2nd type Marlin hard rubber buttplate. PROVENANCE: George F Peters Collection. CONDITION: Fine. 95% bbl and magazine tube blue. 70% case colors blending with patina in the heavy wear areas. Sound stock and forend with very good orig. fine finish showing light scratches and handling marks. Crisp mechanics. Bright bore with sharp rifling. 4-41780 DS9 (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
	1372	$6,785.00	SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1897 TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 401956. Cal .22 S,L,LR. 24″ part rnd bbl. Bbl is marked “Marlin firearms co. NEW-HAVEN CT. U.S.A./PAT’D NOV. 19.1878. APRIL 2.1889. AUG.12.1890. MAR. 1.1892.” Top tang is marked “Marlin/MODEL ’97” Lyman No. 17 target front sight, Lyman combination tang sight and Redfield filler in the rear sight dovetail. This is a last variation model 1897/97 rifle with 1907 type ejector and assembly screws in the left side of the frame. Select walnut stock and forend with exceptional grain and brilliant orange contrasting tones. 2nd type Marlin hard rubber buttplate. PROVENANCE: George F Peters Collection. CONDITION: Fine. 95% bbl and magazine tube blue. 70% case colors blending with patina in the heavy wear areas. Sound stock and forend with very good orig. fine finish showing light scratches and handling marks. Crisp mechanics. Bright bore with sharp rifling. 4-41780 DS9 (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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