Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1893 ‘93 30-30 Winchester 24” Lever Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,425.00
LSB#: WY241006GW083
Make: Marlin
Model: 1893, Model 93
Serial Number: A631
Year of Manufacture: 1906-1922
Caliber: ..30-30
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL”. The top of the barrel is marked “-Marlin Firearms Co , NEW-HAVEN, CT, U.S.A.- / PAT’D OCT. 11.1887. APRIL 2. 1889. AUG.1.1893.-”. The top of the receiver is marked “-MARLIN SAFETY-”. The upper tang is marked “Marlin / MODEL 93”. The bottom tang is marked “A631”.
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, steel buttplate, and capped forend. There are compression lines, nicks, and scratches. There is some residual lacquer found near the comb. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the receiver has been heavily cleaned.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The receiver has been heavily cleaned where most of the finish is now in the white. There is some faint case color on the lever and on some of the protected areas. There are scratches and scuffs. There is thinning on the leading edges and muzzle. There is intermittent oxidation throughout the barrel exterior with minor spots of corrosion. The screw heads range from lightly tool marked to sharp. 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 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: None.
Our Assessment: 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, including .30-30 Winchester as seen here. would make for a nice collection piece. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
