Marlin Model 1893 .30-30 Winchester Lever Action Rifle 26″ MFD 1902
SOLD FOR: $1,125.00
LSB#: CCCC
Make: Marlin
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 247365
Year of Manufacture: 1902
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever action
Markings: The bottom side of the receiver has the serial number “247365”. On top of the receiver it reads “Marlin Safety”. Where the receiver meets the stock it reads “Model 1893”. On top of the barrel where it meets the receiver it reads”30-30”. Farther down it reads “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO, NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A.” Just below that it reads “PATENTED OCT. 11. 1887. APRIL. 2. 1889. AUG. 1. 1893.” On the left side of the barrel it reads “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL.”
Barrel Length: 26 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a buckhorn with a V/U-notch leaf and an elevator that is dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Wood straight grip stock. The length of pull is 13 inches. The stock has some impressions and small scratches. All of the furniture is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: The blued finish is very worn from maintenance, use, and removing surface oxidation. The firearm appears to have been case-hardened, but much of the finish is gone.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore has some wear and erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its finish. The metal finish is in good condition, but worn from use and has some freckling throughout the rifle. All of the screws are in good condition with some minor marring. There are many surface imperfections throughout the rifle. This writer would give the overall condition of this rifle as Good.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Manufactured in 1902, this antique Marlin Model 1893 is a fine example of turn-of-the-century American craftsmanship. Chambered in .30-30 Winchester—a cartridge that helped define the modern sporting rifle—the 1893 was Marlin’s flagship lever-action design prior to the introduction of the Model 36 and 336. This rifle features a long, elegant 26-inch octagonal barrel and classic crescent buttplate, evoking the era of deer camps, saddle scabbards, and frontier utility. Whether you’re a collector of antique lever guns or a fan of early American firearms, this Model 1893 is a desirable and historically rich piece. Make sure to inspect our detailed pictures to get a better idea of the firearm. -C.R.
