MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 11151. Cal. 45 Govt. (45-70). Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight & altered Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel semi-crescent buttplate. It has 2nd type receiver with split carrier. Accompanied by a Marlin Firearms Co. letter identifying this rifle in caliber 45-70 with 28″ bbl & shipped Sept. 9, 1885. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains 70-75% dark blue/brown patina with stronger blue in sheltered areas & some scattered spots of pitting. Magazine tube is a silver/gray patina having been cleaned with some spots of discoloration. Receiver retains 60-70% thin orig blue, mostly on left side with scattered spots of surface discoloration & light pitting. Forend cap screw is severely battered. Wood is sound with usual nicks, scratches & dings, missing small chips around tangs & retains traces of orig finish being mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong sharp bore with good shine & scattered light pitting. Would make an outstanding Cowboy Action Shooter. 4-36011 JR76 (2,500-4,000)

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
	2084	$2,185.00	MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 11151. Cal. 45 Govt. (45-70). Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight & altered Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel semi-crescent buttplate. It has 2nd type receiver with split carrier. Accompanied by a Marlin Firearms Co. letter identifying this rifle in caliber 45-70 with 28″ bbl & shipped Sept. 9, 1885. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains 70-75% dark blue/brown patina with stronger blue in sheltered areas & some scattered spots of pitting. Magazine tube is a silver/gray patina having been cleaned with some spots of discoloration. Receiver retains 60-70% thin orig blue, mostly on left side with scattered spots of surface discoloration & light pitting. Forend cap screw is severely battered. Wood is sound with usual nicks, scratches & dings, missing small chips around tangs & retains traces of orig finish being mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong sharp bore with good shine & scattered light pitting. Would make an outstanding Cowboy Action Shooter. 4-36011 JR76 (2,500-4,000) 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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