Matt finished Barrel
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Matt finished Barrel
Today for the first time I held a Marlin 1889 with a matt finish 1/2 round 1/2 octagon barrel deluxe with 'B' checkering. The flat as well as the round top sections were matt finish. The rifle was lettered from Cody but no mention of the matt finish. Are there any records the give you a hint of how many were matted. Was it a practice of not noting this finish?
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Regnier (gunrunner)
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Re: Matt finished Barrel
Daville;
You must be looking at the Model 1889 on the Morphy auction. Very nice gun! I cannot remember seeing any notations in the records for matted barrels. It is an uncommon special order feature, and seldom seen on any model Marlin (other than some shotguns).
You must be looking at the Model 1889 on the Morphy auction. Very nice gun! I cannot remember seeing any notations in the records for matted barrels. It is an uncommon special order feature, and seldom seen on any model Marlin (other than some shotguns).
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Re: Matt finished Barrel
Have you held the rifle? They have some impressive rifles up for auction. I plan on attending but may not be able to afford to buy, after seeing some of the last pricing
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Re: Matt finished Barrel
Daville;
Only have seen the pictures of the Model 1889, and other items in the auction. Yes, there are some wonderful guns in this auction.
The Model 1889 is a really special gun with the matted, half octagon barrel, half magazine and pistol grip stock. The wood is also very nice with some exceptional grain. The only way it could be better is if it had a case colored receiver.
I intend to phone bid one item. Good luck at the auction!
Only have seen the pictures of the Model 1889, and other items in the auction. Yes, there are some wonderful guns in this auction.
The Model 1889 is a really special gun with the matted, half octagon barrel, half magazine and pistol grip stock. The wood is also very nice with some exceptional grain. The only way it could be better is if it had a case colored receiver.
I intend to phone bid one item. Good luck at the auction!
Due to the increasing cost of ammunition, there will be no warning shot!
The growing federal deficit = generational slavery to the national debt.
If the world was perfect.......it wouldn't be.
The growing federal deficit = generational slavery to the national debt.
If the world was perfect.......it wouldn't be.
Re: Matt finished Barrel
That gun sold for $7000.00 + the 20% buyer's premium.