Hello Regnier,
I've been on a 14 year break from levergun collecting. I got pretty busy (and poor) raising three boys. Man I miss this stuff and visiting with the forum experts.
I would like to get whatever information is available in the ledgers about a gun I'm looking at purchasing. Details:
Serial 192995
28" tapered octagon (11/16" at muzzle); correct markings
Full magazine; dovetails in correct locations
Everything looks good on the rifle and it's in decent condition, however, there are faint vise marks on the barrel just ahead of the receiver, so a bit of concern there.
Thanks in advance!
Chad "71fan"
Marlin 1893 28" Tapered Barrel
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Re: Marlin 1893 28" Tapered Barrel
Chad;
Records show it left the factory in late 1899 with a 28 inch octagon barrel. Looks like it was a .38-55 caliber at the time.
Records show it left the factory in late 1899 with a 28 inch octagon barrel. Looks like it was a .38-55 caliber at the time.
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Re: Marlin 1893 28" Tapered Barrel
Thanks! I forgot to include that...it is indeed a 38-55. OK, I think that one is going to be coming home with me. Appreciate the quick response.