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Marlin Model 1895 .40-82 SN: 154932

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Marlin Model 1895 .40-82 SN: 154932
Lever action rifle manufactured circa 1897. Features 26" round barrel, full length magazine tube, buckhorn sights, straight grip, steel crescent buttplate. Bore is very good condition. The action appears case colored, now faded to a slightly mottled gray or silver color, some dulled blue or gold case colors visible on left side of receiver and in protected areas on lever, small areas of pitting on lever and top of receiver. Barrel and magazine tube are blued, retaining 60% coverage, fading or graying along bottom of mag tube, with scratches & scuffs, small areas of patina. Loading gate shows lots of bright blue. Buttplate is bare metal with light coverage of patina giving a brownish color. Screw heads show marred slots. Wood is good condition, varnished, overall good fit to metal, scratches & shallow dents, some oil staining where wood touches metal. Action operates smoothly. Markings are crisp. Condition is NRA Very Good (varnished wood) *** Antique Firearm ***