SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 1888 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 1888 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 23791. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 24″ oct bbl, replacement Kentucky rifle-style front sight & Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab-sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Note: According to the book Marlin Firearms, Brophy, a total of only 4,814 of these rare rifles were ever produced of which only about 1,298 were in caliber 32. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain 92-94% strong orig blue, slightly thinner on magazine tube with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Receiver retains 65-70% thin orig blue turning plum. Wood is sound with usual nicks & dings and some light bruises on left side of buttstock. Forearm retains 25-30% orig varnish with balance a hand worn patina. Buttstock retains 75-80% orig varnish with a worn patina around wrist. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-36052 JR33 (2,500-3,500)

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
	2096	$1,840.00	SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 1888 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 23791. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 24″ oct bbl, replacement Kentucky rifle-style front sight & Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab-sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Note: According to the book Marlin Firearms, Brophy, a total of only 4,814 of these rare rifles were ever produced of which only about 1,298 were in caliber 32. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain 92-94% strong orig blue, slightly thinner on magazine tube with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Receiver retains 65-70% thin orig blue turning plum. Wood is sound with usual nicks & dings and some light bruises on left side of buttstock. Forearm retains 25-30% orig varnish with balance a hand worn patina. Buttstock retains 75-80% orig varnish with a worn patina around wrist. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-36052 JR33 (2,500-3,500) 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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