EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1881 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE.

EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1881 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE. SN 4256. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade heavy frame rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver, Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has a completely smooth bore that measures .454 inches. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Consignor states that in the November 1883 issue of The American Field (a tabloid like firearms publication) listed “the new Marlin Lever Action Shotgun in 45-70 shot.” Consignor also states that only eight or ten of these rare smoothbore rifles are known. The record at the Cody Firearms Museum is blank for this rifle. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth silver brown patina with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with numerous small scratch marks from scrubbing. 4-30642 JJ28 (4,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2329	$5,175.00	EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1881 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE. SN 4256. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade heavy frame rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver, Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has a completely smooth bore that measures .454 inches. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Consignor states that in the November 1883 issue of The American Field (a tabloid like firearms publication) listed “the new Marlin Lever Action Shotgun in 45-70 shot.” Consignor also states that only eight or ten of these rare smoothbore rifles are known. The record at the Cody Firearms Museum is blank for this rifle. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth silver brown patina with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with numerous small scratch marks from scrubbing. 4-30642 JJ28 (4,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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