(C) PRE-WAR MARLIN MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION 45-70 RIFLE

(C) PRE-WAR MARLIN MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION 45-70 RIFLE This large frame Marlin model was introduced in 1895 and produced through 1917. It features the octagon barrel, dovetailed bead front sight, half magazine, semi buckhorn rear sight, blued finish, walnut stock and matching forearm. Barrel displays the proper Marlin legends as does the tang. The barrel has been shortened. The rear stock appears to be a replacement or altered with butt plate top tang filler, a homemade butt plate and a large screw through the wrist.. The forearm is shy of metal having been refinished at one time. Receiver retains approximately 40% blue drifting patina. Barrel and tube are drifting but retain a bluish hue. All legends are sharp. Mechanically sound retaining a bold bore. Name Value Barrel Length 22" Caliber/Bore 45-70 FFL Status Curio & Relic Manufacturer Marlin Model 1895 Serial Number 167429, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 22", Caliber/Bore, 45-70, FFL Status, Curio & Relic, Manufacturer, Marlin, Model, 1895, Serial Number, 167429

Estimate:£376.77

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