393

Marlin Model 1889 44-40 SN: 57713

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
Marlin Model 1889 44-40 SN: 57713
Lever action rifle manufactured circa 1891. Features 24" octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, dovetailed blade front & sporting rear sights, straight grip, lever latch. steel crescent buttplate. Bore is fair condition, frosted and lightly pitted throughout, fair condition rifling lands, slight bulge or ring several inches from muzzle. Metal shows full coverage of light brownish color on receiver, mottled darker brown on barrel & magazine tube. Finger lever shows remnants of faded case color, now mottled gray with some silver areas. Edge losses and scratches present throughout, as well as light pitting, pin prick pits scattered across receiver. Edges of barrel flats show slight rounding. Barrel markings are slightly eroded, still deep & readable. Screw slots are generally good with some light marring. Wood is good condition, good fit to metal, visible scratches & dents, varnished finish. Action is smooth. Right side of butt has an inlaid small compass, non functional (needle broken loose). Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***