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Marlin 1893 30-30 SN: A9549

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Marlin 1893 30-30 SN: A9549
Note* The lever does not open on this rifle, frozen. Marlin Model 1893 lever action Rifle in Caliber 30-30. Standard 26" octagon barrel is marked "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL", full magazine and crescent rifle buttplate. Sights consist of a standard semi-buckhorn Marlin rear sight with a blade/bead front sight. Barrel address has all 3 correct patent dates which include the 1887, 1889, and 1893 dates. Upper tang marked "MODEL 1893" and top of frame marked " MARLIN SAFETY". Markings are readable, the metal finish has turned a brown/dull gray patina with scattered light pitting throughout, the bore is dark but we could not get a good look due to the lever problem, the hammer action works well, the butt stock is overall good/sound with minor scratches/dings, the forearm is a little loose with a crock/chip on the rear left side, the right side also has a hairline in the same location on the right side. The rear screw is missing from the upper tang. A Marlin 1893 with an "A" prefix serial number was manufactured by Marlin-Rockwell Corporation between 1916 and 1921.
NRA Condition-Fair. C&R Firearm.