SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 1888 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 1888 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 23505. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s combination front sight & Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Note: According to the book Marlin Firearms, Brophy, only 4,814 of this model was ever produced, of which 1,298 were produced in caliber 32. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 65-70% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Magazine tube has a couple of minor dents and overall retains blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Receiver retains 65-70% orig blue, stronger on left side. Lever & hammer retain traces of case colors. Lever screw is somewhat battered. Wood is sound with a gouge in forearm & minor nicks & scratches elsewhere and retains about 90% of a bright refinish. Mechanics are crisp, strong dark bore. 4-36047 JR34 (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
	2099	$1,610.00	SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 1888 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 23505. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s combination front sight & Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Note: According to the book Marlin Firearms, Brophy, only 4,814 of this model was ever produced, of which 1,298 were produced in caliber 32. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 65-70% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Magazine tube has a couple of minor dents and overall retains blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Receiver retains 65-70% orig blue, stronger on left side. Lever & hammer retain traces of case colors. Lever screw is somewhat battered. Wood is sound with a gouge in forearm & minor nicks & scratches elsewhere and retains about 90% of a bright refinish. Mechanics are crisp, strong dark bore. 4-36047 JR34 (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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