Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1893 .38-55 Winchester 26” Lever Action Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,526.00
LSB#: LSB250721WO001
Make: Marlin Firearms Co.
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 395560
Year of Manufacture: 1907-1908
Caliber: .38-55 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Half-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 26” Half Round, Half Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear face of the blade at the tip is painted orange. The rear sight is a flat top u-notch elevator sight with fine elevation adjustment, dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver and barrel are mounted with a WM. Malcolm 6x Rifle Scope with Fine Crosshair Reticle. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Fine – Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forearm, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered hard rubber Marlin Safety buttplate. There are scattered handling marks. There is a loss on the top left corner of the wrist at the receiver. There are no chips or cracks. There is evidence of light sanding. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Fine condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Colored
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is fouling down the length. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its current metal finish. The case color is still present on the receiver and lever with some light to mild muting and oxidation throughout, especially in the high handling areas. The barrel holds most of its blue with some gentle thinning throughout and intermittent oxidation. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are crisp. 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: This rifle comes with its attached scope as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: This Marlin Model 1893 Carbine is a well-executed early 20th-century lever gun, produced circa 1907–1908 and chambered in .38-55 Winchester — a classic hunting round noted for moderate recoil and good down-range performance from a 26″ half-round/half-octagon barrel. This example wears its age honestly: approximately 80% of the metal finish remains with pleasant case color on the receiver and lever, the bore is bright with sharp rifling but shows fouling and rates 8/10, and the walnut stocks, refinished, present well though there is loss at the top left corner of the wrist and evidence of light sanding. The fitted WM. Malcolm 6x scope and tang mount bring modern utility to the period platform and broaden the rifle’s appeal to hunters and target shooters who appreciate classic lines with practical sighting.
Mechanically the action functions correctly, the lever locks up solidly, and the hammer includes a half-cock safety, all of which underscore this carbine’s readiness for service or display. For collectors this is a desirable early Marlin in attractive, honest condition that balances original metal and original case coloring with a sympathetically refinished stock and period hardware. For shooters the combination of a serviceable bore, effective .38-55 chambering, and a 6x scope make it useful afield as a straight-forward hunting carbine. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
