*EXTREMELY RARE EXPERIMENTAL MARLIN MODEL 3000 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

*EXTREMELY RARE EXPERIMENTAL MARLIN MODEL 3000 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 27037109. Cal. 250-3000SAV, 24″ rnd bbl, 2/3 spiraled magazine, serrated ramp front with bead sight and hood, Marlin flip-up sporting rear sight. Left side of bbl is marked “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. / NORTH HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. MODEL”. Left side just behind rear sight “250 SAV.” Usual Marlin Model 336 receiver with serial number on top tang. Mounted with lightly figured walnut, uncheckered pistol grip, Monte Carlo, black hard rubber grip cap with white line spacer, Marlin hard rubber buttplate with white line spacer, fixed sling swivel 3-1/4″ from toe and Marlin bull’s eye 4-1/4″ from toe. Standard forend with nose cap with fixed sling swivel. Accompanying this gun are a series of correspondence between Mr. Rohal and outdoor writer Jim Carmichel. In a letter dated May 13, 1993 on Outdoor Life letterhead addressed to Mr. Rohal discussing his Marlin Model 3000 Lever Action Rifle chambered in .25/3000 Savage cartridge identifying the serial number of his gun “27037109”, it goes on to state his conversations with the Marlin Company about producing rifle in this caliber and the fact that it made it to final marketing due to the original box with printed label. It also goes on to state that he may have had something to do with changing their plans. He explained to them that due to pressures, the cartridge had difficult extraction and that the pressure was borderline safe in this action. He expects that his observation coincided with their own and the advice was heeded. As a result, we each own highly unusual Marlin rifles of which I know of only two in existence. I expect there may be another 1/2 dozen or so floating around somewhere. Another letter from Jim Carmichel to Mr. Rohal dated June 7, 1994 stating that yesterday he mailed, via UPS, the Marlin in 250 Savage. It goes on to tell of a transparency showing him with the rifle and a Prong Horn he shot in Montana back in ’73. A third letter dated the same day identifies Mr. Carmichel’s ownership of this rifle. There is also a letter dated June 7, 1993 written on Marlin Firearm Company letterhead telling Mr. Rohal that they experimented with chambering a 250/3000 in 1973. The letter continues, I can tell you that my records show only 4 were produced. Bill Osborne’s recollection is that we only made approximately six of the 250/3000 chambering. Four are still in the R & D department. This suggests that one or more guns were not processed through our inventory control system. You should certainly consider your 250/3000 a rare item. It is signed “Robert W. Behn, V.P. of Sales and Marketing.” Also accompanying gun is orig box with printed end label showing Model 3000, 250 SAVAGE caliber with hand-written serial number. Additional information and correspondence for this and the next gun (which is consecutively numbered to this gun) is an article from the July 1978 American Rifleman written by L.R. Wallack on the history of Marlin’s 336. It details the evolution of the Marlin lever action rifle concentrating on the current 336. A paragraph talks about Marlin experimenting with the 250/3000 caliber and using the spiral magazine reminiscent of the Remington slide action to keep pointed bullets from contacting the primer in front and mentions that he has one of these guns. There is a test target and additional letter on Bob Wallack letterhead to Mr. Anthony Aeschliman, Marlin Firearms Company, talking about taking the 250/3000 out to the range equipped with a 4X Marlin scope and target shows about a 1″ group. There is also a letter on Marlin Firearm Company letterhead, dated November 13, 1980, discussing the 336 and 250/3000 and ten rifles being made for evaluation. It goes on to state that they would use the old spiral magazine tube similar to one used by Remington. The rifles were successful but Marlin management felt there could be a problem with extraction with some hand-loaded ammunition and the project was shelved. It identifies gun number “27037108” as acquired by L.R. Wallack being made in 1973. It is one of only 10 ever made. Signed “William S. Brophy, Senior Technical Manager.” PROVENANCE: Richard Rohal Estate Collection CONDITION: Extremely Fine. Gun appears as new. Bbl, mag tube and receiver retain virtually all of their fine orig blue with a small rub mark top center of bbl blending with gray patina. Stock is sound with a couple very minor handling marks and retains all of its finish. Forend is sound with a couple minor handling marks retaining all of its orig finish and factory sticker “Solid American Walnut”. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny new bore. Box is in good shape with some slight discoloration, with clear, legible end label. 4-40379 BDT217 (2,500-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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
	1569A	$4,197.50	EXTREMELY RARE EXPERIMENTAL MARLIN MODEL 3000 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 27037109. Cal. 250-3000SAV, 24″ rnd bbl, 2/3 spiraled magazine, serrated ramp front with bead sight and hood, Marlin flip-up sporting rear sight. Left side of bbl is marked “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. / NORTH HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. MODEL”. Left side just behind rear sight “250 SAV.” Usual Marlin Model 336 receiver with serial number on top tang. Mounted with lightly figured walnut, uncheckered pistol grip, Monte Carlo, black hard rubber grip cap with white line spacer, Marlin hard rubber buttplate with white line spacer, fixed sling swivel 3-1/4″ from toe and Marlin bull’s eye 4-1/4″ from toe. Standard forend with nose cap with fixed sling swivel. Accompanying this gun are a series of correspondence between Mr. Rohal and outdoor writer Jim Carmichel. In a letter dated May 13, 1993 on Outdoor Life* letterhead addressed to Mr. Rohal discussing his Marlin Model 3000 Lever Action Rifle chambered in .25/3000 Savage cartridge identifying the serial number of his gun “27037109”, it goes on to state his conversations with the Marlin Company about producing rifle in this caliber and the fact that it made it to final marketing due to the original box with printed label. It also goes on to state that he may have had something to do with changing their plans. He explained to them that due to pressures, the cartridge had difficult extraction and that the pressure was borderline safe in this action. He expects that his observation coincided with their own and the advice was heeded. As a result, we each own highly unusual Marlin rifles of which I know of only two in existence. I expect there may be another 1/2 dozen or so floating around somewhere. Another letter from Jim Carmichel to Mr. Rohal dated June 7, 1994 stating that yesterday he mailed, via UPS, the Marlin in 250 Savage. It goes on to tell of a transparency showing him with the rifle and a Prong Horn he shot in Montana back in ’73. A third letter dated the same day identifies Mr. Carmichel’s ownership of this rifle. There is also a letter dated June 7, 1993 written on Marlin Firearm Company letterhead telling Mr. Rohal that they experimented with chambering a 250/3000 in 1973. The letter continues, I can tell you that my records show only 4 were produced. Bill Osborne’s recollection is that we only made approximately six of the 250/3000 chambering. Four are still in the R & D department. This suggests that one or more guns were not processed through our inventory control system. You should certainly consider your 250/3000 a rare item. It is signed “Robert W. Behn, V.P. of Sales and Marketing.” Also accompanying gun is orig box with printed end label showing Model 3000, 250 SAVAGE caliber with hand-written serial number. Additional information and correspondence for this and the next gun (which is consecutively numbered to this gun) is an article from the July 1978 American Rifleman written by L.R. Wallack on the history of Marlin’s 336. It details the evolution of the Marlin lever action rifle concentrating on the current 336. A paragraph talks about Marlin experimenting with the 250/3000 caliber and using the spiral magazine reminiscent of the Remington slide action to keep pointed bullets from contacting the primer in front and mentions that he has one of these guns. There is a test target and additional letter on Bob Wallack letterhead to Mr. Anthony Aeschliman, Marlin Firearms Company, talking about taking the 250/3000 out to the range equipped with a 4X Marlin scope and target shows about a 1″ group. There is also a letter on Marlin Firearm Company letterhead, dated November 13, 1980, discussing the 336 and 250/3000 and ten rifles being made for evaluation. It goes on to state that they would use the old spiral magazine tube similar to one used by Remington. The rifles were successful but Marlin management felt there could be a problem with extraction with some hand-loaded ammunition and the project was shelved. It identifies gun number “27037108” as acquired by L.R. Wallack being made in 1973. It is one of only 10 ever made. Signed “William S. Brophy, Senior Technical Manager.” PROVENANCE: Richard Rohal Estate Collection CONDITION: Extremely Fine. Gun appears as new. Bbl, mag tube and receiver retain virtually all of their fine orig blue with a small rub mark top center of bbl blending with gray patina. Stock is sound with a couple very minor handling marks and retains all of its finish. Forend is sound with a couple minor handling marks retaining all of its orig finish and factory sticker “Solid American Walnut”. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny new bore. Box is in good shape with some slight discoloration, with clear, legible end label. 4-40379 BDT217 (2,500-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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