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Looking at a first year Marlin 1893, 38-55 standard barrel. All original sights and serial numbers. Good bore. Need help by more informed board members as to going prices for one of these. Condition around 70%-75% as far as case hardening, blue and wood. Thanks in advance.

Look about like this 30-30?

Very similar, except the one I am looking at has the standard 26" round barrel.

There was a take down octagon in Hutchinson Minnesota. Bore was about a 7, finish less than fireballs 30/30. Nice tight takedown.

There was $ 1200 on the sticker. Lasted a week, then it was gone. I don't know final selling price. I think it was a good deal.

That’s about what I thought. Just about any 1800’s lever action in useable condition ought to be worth a thousand dollars.

And a 38-55 a good deal more!

Ballpark at $1000 is a good start. Go over to Marlinowners and ask.

Fireball that's a nice looking 1893, not looking to sell are you?

Probably not but will consider it.

I have one in 30-30 too. Neat old rifles. Here's a relatively recent article that appeared in the American Rifleman -

Theres a few in 38-55 here.

Loggah, is that your personal collection?


T.S.

Wow! Very nice

yes. my marlins.

Very impressive sir!!!

T.S.

Wow ! That is worthy of being called a Marlin museum.

Ol' Don's the reason none of us can find lever actions for sale anywhere!

I wonder what the admission cost is to the Loggah Museum?

Free to anyone who stops by!!