Antique Marlin 1894

[ford8nr]

I have a line on a Antique Marlin 38-55 Lever action Rifle. Long round barrel, full length magazine, original stock and butt plate. In very good shape for age.

Any guesses of fair value ?

 

[Coyote3855]

I bet it's an 1893. The Marlin 1894s were in the same calibers as Winchester 1892s - .44-40, .38-40, etc.

I have an 1893 in .38-55. With moderate loads and hard cast bullets, it's a tack driver. I gave $25 for mine, but that was in 1961 and I stole it even then.

Gunbroker has a few from $875 to $1500, but no one is bidding.

 

[Salmoneye]

Yup...

If it is indeed a .38-55, it is not an 1894 Marlin...

 

[slicksleeve]

I have an 1893 in .32-40. It is one of the blackpowder only models. It is built like the one describe. I had a dealer at a gun show offer $800 for it a couple years ago, but I didn't want to sell it. A .38-55 would be more desirable, especially if it is the smokeless powder version.

 

[ford8nr]

You guys are GOOD. Got a chance to look at it today, it IS an 1893 in 38-55 caliber.