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by Regnier (gunrunner)
Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:28 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: 1894 Marlin Octagon question
Replies: 1
Views: 172

Re: 1894 Marlin Octagon question

SOTDave;

Rest assured, your Marlin Model 1894 was made by Marlin and NOT Remington. The JM mark may be under the forearm or Turnbull buffed it off. You are correct, it is a 1973 made gun.
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Sat Apr 26, 2025 2:00 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: Marlin Model 93
Replies: 2
Views: 1339

Re: Marlin Model 93

Centgral PADan; The designation of Model '93 started in 1921. The earliest of these marked guns had the serial number up near the forearm, but was later moved back, under the lever. So, it would appear you have an early Marlin Model '93 that was made in 1921. The trademark Marlin Bullseye started in...
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Fri Apr 18, 2025 5:14 pm
Forum: General Gun Questions and Answers
Topic: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle
Replies: 22
Views: 13135

Re: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle

Nancie;

The last High End Marlin sold in the North East for about $50k, so you will want a reserve somewhat close to that. A good auction company that can be trusted.
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Fri Apr 18, 2025 5:09 pm
Forum: Annual Show
Topic: 2025 Annual Meeting & Show
Replies: 1
Views: 77263

Re: 2025 Annual Meeting & Show

Time is getting closer, best make hotel reservations as soon as possible before the best ones sell out. Table reservations will be going quickly soon as well, so make those reservations too.
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:31 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: 1881 Collection Addition
Replies: 2
Views: 6256

Re: 1881 Collection Addition

Brian; I have recorded numbers 285 and 292 as not rebated. But, I have number 287 as rebated along with number 569 as rebated. The numbers are all mixed up in these early Model 1881 Marlins. There is a pretty clear line around the 300 numbers. Some rebated a little higher, but some non-rebated below...
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Sun Apr 13, 2025 10:55 am
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: What have I found
Replies: 1
Views: 10077

Re: What have I found

Stevenminix;

The "K" serial prefix indicates that this Model 336 was manufactured in 1953. Otherwise, not much else we can tell you without a more detailed description, such as barrel length and magazine length.
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Fri Apr 11, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: General Gun Questions and Answers
Topic: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle
Replies: 22
Views: 13135

Re: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle

Nancie; Be careful. Some of these auction companies will give you a high estimate to get you to consign, but not deliver in the end. Or, they will get one of their "friends" to bid, and will hammer sold quickly when their "friend" has the bid. It has happened more than once and t...
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Fri Apr 11, 2025 5:20 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: Not sure of model
Replies: 2
Views: 4400

Re: Not sure of model

Oldbee;

If this is a serial number from the old factory records, it is a Model 1889 in .38-40 caliber with a 24 inch octagon barrel shipped in 1890.
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Wed Apr 02, 2025 12:49 pm
Forum: General Gun Questions and Answers
Topic: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle
Replies: 22
Views: 13135

Re: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle

Nancie;

I read most of the posts on the other site, and if you decide to go the auction route, be careful. Some of these auction houses are not so reputable, if you know what I mean. They will tell you one thing, and when push comes to shove, you get less than expected or should get in the end.
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Mon Mar 31, 2025 3:58 pm
Forum: General Gun Questions and Answers
Topic: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle
Replies: 22
Views: 13135

Re: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle

Nancie; I saw the photos you posted at the other site. What you have a Grade Number 5-3 engraved Model 1893 with the addition of gold and platinum inlays. Normally, a 5-3 engraved gun did not have the gold and platinum inlays, and was added to any grade of engraving at additional cost. Marlin presen...
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Sat Mar 29, 2025 8:02 am
Forum: Shot Guns
Topic: Model 1898 can't find manufacture date
Replies: 11
Views: 9810

Re: Model 1898 can't find manufacture date

Larry55Chevy;

If it were military issued, it should have an Ordinance Bomp stamped somewhere on the metal.
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Tue Mar 25, 2025 2:37 pm
Forum: Shot Guns
Topic: Model 1898 can't find manufacture date
Replies: 11
Views: 9810

Re: Model 1898 can't find manufacture date

Larry55 Chevy;

The "A" prefix would tend to indicate that your Marlin Model 19-G was made in 1916.
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Tue Mar 25, 2025 2:34 pm
Forum: General Gun Questions and Answers
Topic: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle
Replies: 22
Views: 13135

Re: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle

Nancie; Membership to MFCA is $40.00 per year with a $10.00 initiation fee the first year. Or, you can pay 3 years for $105.00 and save $25.00. What you really need to remember is the range of serial numbers that are available. If the serial number of your client's gun is out of the range of numbers...
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Mon Mar 24, 2025 7:45 pm
Forum: General Gun Questions and Answers
Topic: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle
Replies: 22
Views: 13135

Re: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle

Nancie;

Send me an email that I can respond to. I will copy the Association membership application and return it to you.
by Regnier (gunrunner)
Mon Mar 24, 2025 2:51 pm
Forum: General Gun Questions and Answers
Topic: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle
Replies: 22
Views: 13135

Re: Vintage/Antique Marlin Rifle

Nancie; Two places have copies the original factory records. One is at the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wy. They charge a fee for a "Factory Letter". The other place is right here. We have a copy of the original factory records, and will look up any serial number for free, but will withho...