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[Marlinmark]

I have a 30-30 serial number 1730. It says Marlin Safety on top of the receiver and the barrel is stamped special smokeless steel. Also on the tang there is a star and it also says Marlin model 93. On the underside of the butt stock there is an inlaid bullseye. Also I should add the barrel is octagon and 25 1/2 inches long. What could you tell me about this rifle? I am also looking for a buttplate for this gun to make it complete, other than that this gun is in fantastic condition, case blued with the original finish on the stock and steel.
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[marlinman93]

I assume you meant case colored, not case blued? Color casehardening was the standard finish at this time for Marlins. The features you described and the serial number indicate a rifle made around 1923-24 range I believe. The bullseye and star inspection stamp were used by the Kenna family owners, and the bullseye started in 1922.

[Marlinmark]

Thank you so much for the information on my 30-30. It is so helpful to belong to a group of knowledgeable individuals to help a person new to these fantastic pieces of history.