*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 97 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 97 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 354140. Spectacular deluxe rifle with 24″ oct to rnd bbl, 3/4 magazine, windage globe front sight, slot blank in the rear dovetail and a Lyman loop tang sight. It has spectacular, evenly balanced center crotch cut American walnut wood with diamond checkered forearm and pistol grip stock that has “S” shaped grip cap and a Marlin embossed hard rubber buttplate. The inside of the diamond panels is checkered in a much finer pattern than the outside. The receiver and forend cap are beautifully engraved in Conrad Ulrich style, consisting of a large oval vignette on each side with a full-bodied tiger in a jungle scene on the left side and a standing setter in a field scene on the right side. Both panels are surrounded by full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The bottom of the receiver has a scallop shell design with light arabesque patterns. The top of the receiver has fine arabesque patterns, which extend about 2-1/2″ up the bbl. The forend cap also has a scallop shell pattern with arabesque patterns and the top tang has light border and arabesque patterns. All in all, one of the most beautiful and rare Model 97’s. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 98% strong bright original blue with one or two small nicks. Receiver retains most of its brilliant case colors with some graying on the forward thin edges. Lever and hammer retain most of their original case colors turning silver on the loop. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches, otherwise retains virtually all of its original piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp with brilliant shiny bore. 4-52511 JR737 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	432	$63,250.00	RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 97 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 354140. Spectacular deluxe rifle with 24″ oct to rnd bbl, 3/4 magazine, windage globe front sight, slot blank in the rear dovetail and a Lyman loop tang sight. It has spectacular, evenly balanced center crotch cut American walnut wood with diamond checkered forearm and pistol grip stock that has “S” shaped grip cap and a Marlin embossed hard rubber buttplate. The inside of the diamond panels is checkered in a much finer pattern than the outside. The receiver and forend cap are beautifully engraved in Conrad Ulrich style, consisting of a large oval vignette on each side with a full-bodied tiger in a jungle scene on the left side and a standing setter in a field scene on the right side. Both panels are surrounded by full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The bottom of the receiver has a scallop shell design with light arabesque patterns. The top of the receiver has fine arabesque patterns, which extend about 2-1/2″ up the bbl. The forend cap also has a scallop shell pattern with arabesque patterns and the top tang has light border and arabesque patterns. All in all, one of the most beautiful and rare Model 97’s. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 98% strong bright original blue with one or two small nicks. Receiver retains most of its brilliant case colors with some graying on the forward thin edges. Lever and hammer retain most of their original case colors turning silver on the loop. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches, otherwise retains virtually all of its original piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp with brilliant shiny bore. 4-52511 JR737 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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