Marlin Model 1893 .32-40 22″ Checked Pistol Grip Lever Rifle 1903 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,150.00
LSB#: LSB260411CK009
Make: Marlin
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 267628
Year of Manufacture: 1903 / C&R
Caliber: .32-40
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Half-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 22″, 1/2 Octagon, 1/2 Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade set in a base, dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch elevator sight, dovetailed to the barrel; the notch is fine adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight, none present.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a capped forend, pistol grip with characteristic “S”-shaped bottom, straight comb and checkered hard rubber Marlin buttplate. The stocks have some scattered minor nicks and scratches. The checkering is defined with light peak wear. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in Very Good-plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original. The bluing on the round portion of the barrel is different from the octagon portion.
Bore Condition: The bore is dull and the rifling is defined. There is light erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 30% of its current metal finish. The receiver has worn to white and taken to a mottled patina. The case color muted with faint figuring visible in the protected areas. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and the lever locks up solidly. 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 includes a CFM records search which confirms this rifle’s configuration outside of the barrel being recorded as a 22″ Octagon. The ordered 22” barrel, pistol grip stock, half magazine, and rubber buttplate are recorded.
Our Assessment: Hot piece alert! This is the first rifle Marlin designed for, then new, smokeless powder cartridges. Marlin christened the improved lever-action Model 1893, and offered it as a rifle or a saddle-ring carbine, both featuring case hardened receivers and sporting blued Ballard match-grade barrels. In 1895, Marlin began chambering its Model 1893 for smokeless powder cartridges, but this one is chambered for the older .32-40 cartridge. Manufactured in 1903, this example is in Good condition, retaining a good amount of finish while displaying some light honest wear and aging. With a strong bore, 22″ barrel, half magazine tube, matching pistol grip stocks, and good mechanics, what else could you ask for? This is a beautiful old Marlin that is sure to take a special place in your collection