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Model 1881 ENGRAVED! #13724883 04/08/19
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 9,357 Northern MN 1 160user OP Campfire Outfitter
OP 160user Campfire Outfitter 1 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 9,357 Northern MN	I just saw a model 1881 Marlin thin frame (made 1895 I believe) in 38-55 that is factory engraved. WOW! This is one that was "discovered" and came out of the family closet after 100+ years. It has a tiny chip out of the toe of the stock but otherwise it appears unaltered. The letter from Cody is on the way to the owner but by phone it sounds correct. That is one you don't see everyday! He let me take a couple of pictures of it but I never have figured out how to post them on here. I am always looking for factory wood stocks!

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Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! 160user #13732740 04/11/19
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OP 160user Campfire Outfitter 1 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 9,357 Northern MN	Does anyone have any information to share? I am always looking for factory wood stocks!

Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! 160user #13733554 04/12/19
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter
Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire	I have a early thin frame model 1881 in 32-40 that is factory engraved with a circassion walnut stock. The engraving was done by one of the Ulrich's and under the buttplate was a name and address,it belonged to a sawmill owner in Penn. Heres a few pictures.

Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! Loggah #13733609 04/12/19
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tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,945	Originally Posted by Loggah I have a early thin frame model 1881 in 32-40 that is factory engraved with a circassion walnut stock... Why doesn't that surprise me, is there anything you DON'T have Loggah??? Beautiful Marlin, color me green here Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! 160user #13734220 04/12/19
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OP 160user Campfire Outfitter 1 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 9,357 Northern MN	Beautiful rifle and VERY similar to the one I saw. The one here has moose on one side as I recall. I am always looking for factory wood stocks!

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Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! 160user #13734230 04/12/19
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tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,945	160user pictures Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! 160user #13734513 04/12/19
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WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger W Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,760 Wyoming	Both very nice!!!! Molon Labe

Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! WyoCoyoteHunter #13734844 04/12/19
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Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire	160user, I actually think the rifle you have in your pictures has the next higher grade of engraving, its a beauty for sure!!!! Don

Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! 160user #13734888 04/12/19
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OP 160user Campfire Outfitter 1 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 9,357 Northern MN	Thank you. I believe he said the letter from Cody is on the way. Obviously someone was pretty successful in 1885 to order something like this! I am always looking for factory wood stocks!

Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! 160user #13735668 04/12/19
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moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,912 PA	Beautiful!

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Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! 160user #13742366 04/15/19
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Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire	160user. The letters for Marlins from cody dont really say much for Marlins. I went and checked my letter and there was nothing on it about being engraved. Don

Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! 160user #13744703 04/15/19
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Frontiersman Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 547	A truly remarkable rifle. "The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution." Thomas Jefferson

Re: Model 1881 ENGRAVED! 160user #13748965 04/17/19
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BLR358WIN Campfire Regular B Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 652	All I got from the Cody letter on my Marlin 1893 in 38-55 was the caliber, Octagonal barrel, length 26 inches and date shipped-- August 16, 1893. But I was very happy to find out it was a first year rifle! Was worth it to me anyways.

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