SCARCE TRANSITION MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SCARCE TRANSITION MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 407. Cal. 45 Govt. (45-70). Scarce standard grade 2nd Type rifle with 28″ oct bbl, altered Rocky Mtn. front sight & a replacement sheet metal Marlin rear sight. It has very early 2nd Type frame with square junction at the tangs, a replacement dust cover, serial number “4359” & a replacement buttstock & buttplate, serial number “5085”. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains with metal being a cleaned, mottled silver/gray patina with scattered fine pitting & some rinse marks over chamber area. Forearm has several cracks with repairs & buttstock a major crude repair through wrist. Forearm is a dark hand worn patina with heavy oil stain at receiver. Buttstock is loose on frame and retains a hand worn patina. Hammer will not hold at full cock when bolt is closed, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-36031 JR79 (800-1,500)

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
	2081	$977.50	SCARCE TRANSITION MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 407. Cal. 45 Govt. (45-70). Scarce standard grade 2nd Type rifle with 28″ oct bbl, altered Rocky Mtn. front sight & a replacement sheet metal Marlin rear sight. It has very early 2nd Type frame with square junction at the tangs, a replacement dust cover, serial number “4359” & a replacement buttstock & buttplate, serial number “5085”. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains with metal being a cleaned, mottled silver/gray patina with scattered fine pitting & some rinse marks over chamber area. Forearm has several cracks with repairs & buttstock a major crude repair through wrist. Forearm is a dark hand worn patina with heavy oil stain at receiver. Buttstock is loose on frame and retains a hand worn patina. Hammer will not hold at full cock when bolt is closed, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-36031 JR79 (800-1,500) 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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