MARLIN MODEL 1881 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

MARLIN MODEL 1881 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 3502. Cal. 40 (40-60). Standard grade rifle with rare 24″ oct bbl, 3rd style markings, 2nd type frame, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight & Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & semi-crescent smooth steel buttplate. It has solid carrier. Accompanied by a Marlin Firearms Company letter stating that they are unable to fully identify this rifle except to state that it was manufactured in 1883. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with a few dings on edges and sharp edge wear. Magazine tube retains strong blue in sheltered areas being mostly a plum/brown patina. Receiver is strong, retaining about 90% deep orig blue, thinning over the top with edge wear. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors, strong in sheltered areas. Forearm has a small repair over the loading gate spring, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-36038 JR4 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2059	$8,050.00	MARLIN MODEL 1881 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 3502. Cal. 40 (40-60). Standard grade rifle with rare 24″ oct bbl, 3rd style markings, 2nd type frame, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight & Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & semi-crescent smooth steel buttplate. It has solid carrier. Accompanied by a Marlin Firearms Company letter stating that they are unable to fully identify this rifle except to state that it was manufactured in 1883. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with a few dings on edges and sharp edge wear. Magazine tube retains strong blue in sheltered areas being mostly a plum/brown patina. Receiver is strong, retaining about 90% deep orig blue, thinning over the top with edge wear. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors, strong in sheltered areas. Forearm has a small repair over the loading gate spring, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-36038 JR4 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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