Antique Marlin 1893 in .32-40
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:09 pm
Good example of a Marlin 1893 lever action rifle in .32-40.
Metal work has aged evenly to a nice patina, great for a gun over 100 years old. All stampings and engravings are crisp and clear as can be seen in the photos.
It is a later model as it is stamped with 'Special Smokeless Steel' confirming back in the day that it could be used with smokeless ammunition, and not solely black powder as the earlier production guns were.
The bore looks good for a 100 year old rifle, a bit of frosting, but the rifling looks visibly throughout. Cycles inert rounds fine, and I have no doubt if it were added to an FAC it could be shot. It is being sold as an Antique under Sec. 58.
£1500
Collection from Chichester in West Sussex, or can perhaps meet within 50 miles or so
Metal work has aged evenly to a nice patina, great for a gun over 100 years old. All stampings and engravings are crisp and clear as can be seen in the photos.
It is a later model as it is stamped with 'Special Smokeless Steel' confirming back in the day that it could be used with smokeless ammunition, and not solely black powder as the earlier production guns were.
The bore looks good for a 100 year old rifle, a bit of frosting, but the rifling looks visibly throughout. Cycles inert rounds fine, and I have no doubt if it were added to an FAC it could be shot. It is being sold as an Antique under Sec. 58.
£1500
Collection from Chichester in West Sussex, or can perhaps meet within 50 miles or so