Marlin Model 1893 Takedown .25-36 26” ½ Octagon Lever Action Rifle 1906 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,830.00
LSB: WY250416SB020
Make: Marlin
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 331443
Year of Manufacture: 1906, C&R
Caliber: .25-36 Marlin
Action Type: Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Half-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 26” Half Octagon, Half Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight dovetail has been filled with a flush blank. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present). The top of the receiver is mounted with an original Marlin / Hepburn adjustable flip v-notch/aperture sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a capped forearm, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered hard rubber Marlin Safety buttplate. There are compressions, nicks, scratches, and scuffs throughout. There is a patch of deep nicks sling the rear of the comb. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is a small loss on the left side of the wrist at the receiver. The stocks have been refinished. The stocks rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Colored
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is sharp. There is faint erosion in the bore but no notable pitting. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its current metal finish. There is thinning on the leading edges and muzzle. There is intermittent muting on the lever and receiver. There is some minor oxidation and light patina. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Marlin Model 1893 Takedown chambered in .25-36 Marlin is a classic example of Marlin’s craftsmanship during the golden age of lever-action rifle production. Manufactured in 1906, it features a desirable and rare takedown frame, half-round/half-octagon 26” barrel, and a finely checkered walnut stock set. The .25-36 cartridge, while obsolete today, was favored in its time for small to medium game hunting and offers a glimpse into turn-of-the-century ballistics. The rifle is also fitted with an original Marlin/Hepburn flip-up aperture sight on the receiver, a quality and scarce feature that’s both collectibly significant and functionally practical.
This example has seen thoughtful preservation and restoration. The wood has been refinished, and though there are signs of use—such as scattered nicks, a minor wrist loss, and some aging to the finish—it retains sharp checkering, a solid stock fit, and about 85% of its refreshed metal finish. The bore remains sharp with minimal erosion, and the takedown action is still sound. For collectors of early Marlin lever guns, especially in takedown form and rare chamberings, this rifle holds strong appeal. It would make a fine addition to a vintage lever-action collection and is a solid representative of Marlin’s pre-WWI craftsmanship. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
