Model 1893

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Canadian Owner
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Model 1893

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Looking for some information and possible value of a Model 1893, 30-30. I inherited from my father. Prior to his passing he stated it was his grandfathers rifle.I know there are issues with determining the date of manufacture but I will put it out there anyway. 444409 is on the bottom of the rifle. On the side of the barrel which appears to be nickel plated it states SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL. beside that on the barrel it states Marlin Firearms Co., New Haven CT. USA. It also has the patent dates and years stamped on the barrel. It also has the saddle ring.

Any information about the rifle would be appreciated. Possible manufacture year as well as possible value at a minimum.

Thanks in advance.
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Canadian Owner;

Sounds like a Model 1893 Saddle Ring Carbine. With a serial number range in the 444,000 range, your carbine would have been made somewhere in the late 1913 or early 1914 era.
As to value, that is determined by the amount and condition of the original factory finish on the wood and metal. Without knowing or seeing these conditions, it is really not possible to give an estimation of value at this time.
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Re: Model 1893

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Could you elaborate on how you determined it was a carbine from the OP's post? Was it simply because the saddle ring?
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Re: Model 1893

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" .The OP aisle needs to post more info on the specs such as barrel length and contour and type of butt plate,good chance it is.pictures help too...we like pictures!!
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