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Marlin Model 1895 .45-70 SN: 319632

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Marlin Model 1895 .45-70 SN: 319632
Lever action rifle manufactured circa 1905. Features 22" round barrel, full length magazine tube, blade front sight, flip-up ladder type rear sight, straight grip, curved steel carbine buttplate, rear sling stud. Rear band has flat spot machined on bottom, with hole thru band. Bore is very good condition. Action displays majority coverage of case color, fiery & bright on top of receiver and edges of right side, faded or pitted on left side and on finger lever. Barrel & magazine tube retain 80% bright blued finish, with scuffs & scratches, bare metal on sharp edges & muzzle, cleaned patina near muzzle and near rear sight. Rear band is bright polished blue - appears refinished. Buttplate is bare metal with a dull gray color and light pitting in several areas. Screw heads show lightly marred slots. Wood is good condition, varnished, overall good fit to metal, scratches & shallow dents. Forend has visible scratch or long gouge from rear band forward. Action operates smoothly. Markings on receiver are sharp & readable. Two line barrel address & "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" markings show some letters slightly shallow.. Condition is NRA Very Good (varnished wood) *** C&R Firearm ***