Need help identifying an old Marlin

[Gigem81]

This family heirloom has a 27" octagonal barrel, is serial number 35xx, and is marked 40 cal.

Anyone know what model it is or what exactly it is chambered for?

Thanks!

 

[SHR970]

Could be one of two.

Most likely it's a Marlin 1881 in 40-60 Marlin.
If the markings match up to this link including the patent info.
Pictures link
Additional info
1881 Article

Otherwise you have a Marlin 1895 in 40-65.

Wiki

 

[Coyote3855]

It's not an 1895.

 

[Gigem81]

Thanks for the links, SHR970.

The somewhat lengthy patent markings do match those on the 1881.

Other research indicates that records don't exist for serial numbers prior to 4000, so I may never learn details regarding its manufacturing.

Again, thanks for the help.