(11-679) MARLIN MODEL 1888 STANDARD RIFLE IN 32-20

24” full octagon bbl, orig sights include a folding beaches front and a buckhorn rear, VG bore. Orig deluxe grade uncheckered wood is in VG cond with possibly a light coat of varnish added; a few light mars and dings. Overall metal is VG with approximately 60-70% orig blue starting to thin a little bit. Very early, rare little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $3,850

(11-678) 1881 MARLIN SPECIAL ORDER 32” EXTRA HEAVY WEIGHT BBL WITH A SCARCE 28” MAGAZINE TUBE

Overall gun is in exc cond retaining approximately 90% orig blue starting to tone somewhat and drifting to a light plummish coloration on the mag tube. Orig wood is in exc cond with the usual light dings and mars but retains most all of the orig high gloss lacquer finish; fine bore and orig sights. Only 42 32” Model 81’s were ever manufactured; very rare little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $14,500

(13-456) 1893 SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN

Caliber 38-55. 32” full round tapered bbl, 30” mag tube. Overall gun is in exc+ cond with 98%+ sparkly bbl and mag blue, receiver retains approximately 90% vivid case colors. Orig wood has nearly all the orig varnish, orig sights, exc bore; complete with folding tang sight. All orig, very scarce little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $8,500

(12-615) FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1897 MARLIN RIFLE

Caliber 22. Full oct bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights include folding Lyman tang. Gun is engraved in factory pattern 5-1 with two deer in an oval on one side and elaborately scroll engraved in relief style on the other side. Wood is in exc cond with 'C' style checkering, retains most orig stock lacquer; shotgun style buttplate. Bbl and mag retain 95% orig blue, receiver has probably about 75% case colors starting to turn silvery. Beautiful little gun, guaranteed all orig. Very few 22's were ever engraved in as high a pattern as this. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $22,500

(11-574) BALLARD NO. 2 SPORTING RIFLE

Cal 32 Long. The 28" oct bbl is very near pristine with clean smooth metal and 95%+ orig blue remaining. Receiver also has clean smooth metal with dimming case colors, bright shiny bore with some roughness at chamber area. Wood is near perfect with very light handling marks. You would have to search far and wide to find a better condition Ballard. e

A $3,750

(9-653) MARLIN MODEL 43 SHOTGUN IN 12 GAUGE

27” barrel, VG bore, 60-70% blue remaining, magazine has possibly been modified at the front, some wood loss to wrist area but still seems sound. Jostam pad. e

M $ 145

(9-652) MARLIN MODEL 43 PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN IN 12 GAUGE

30” barrel, shiny bore, completely refinished at some time; most all remains. VG wood, varnish added. e

M $ 115

(9-650) MARLIN MODEL 43 PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN IN 12 GAUGE

30” barrel, nice bore, metal is a plum blue patina coloration, nice markings, missing forward screw on right side of frame, VG forearm, some wood loss on left side of wrist near the frame however, it seems solid. e

M $ 110

(9-649) MARLIN MODEL 43 PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN IN 12 GAUGE

30” barrel, decent bore, metal carefully cleaned long ago and it retains nearly all of an old reblue, generally VG markings. VG pistol grip walnut with most original varnish remaining, correct hardrubber buttplate. e

M $ 150

(11-581) MARLIN MODEL 1893 SADDLERING CARBINE IN .30-30

VG shootable bore, 80-85% lustrous barrel and magazine blue; the balance just starting to turn plum blue, considerable vivid case colors are intact on left side of frame and lever, right side colors are dimming but visible. Original sights, very nice walnut. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,675

(11-576) MARLIN MODEL 1893 EASTERN CARBINE IN RARE .25-36 M

Fine bore, barrel retains approximately 70% blue, magazine retains 50% blue, the balance has turned to a plum blue patina coloration, receiver retains traces of case colors, the balance has darkened; hammer and lever retain considerable darkening case colors. Solid repair to the wrist area of the carbine buttstock, light varnish added to the walnut, original sights. Complete with provenance linking this carbine to a very early Montana rancher whose brand was the Mill Iron. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,550

(9-636) MARLIN BALLARD NO. 2 SPORTING RIFLE IN .32 LONG

28” octagon barrel, fine bore, 95% lustrous barrel blue, receiver case colors are dimming but visible, replaced front sight and a King California buckhorn rear sight. Fine walnut with most all varnish, crescent buttplate. e

A $ 1,995

(12-497) MERRIMACK ARMS MARKED BALLARD SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 44 DUAL IGNITION

28” full octagon barrel, fine+ bright shiny bore, barrel retains nearly all original finish which is mostly blue, just starting to turn, excellent traces of case colors on frame, block and hammer-balance is turning a soft dark patina coloration, globe front and combination flip-up rear barrel sights. Generally VG+ walnut with nearly all varnish remaining, a sliver on left side forearm missing 1/8” x 2”; rifle buttplate. Fine gun. e

A $ 2,975

(13-473) MARLIN BALLARD TARGET RIFLE IN .38-55

Fine bore, 30” part round, part octagon barrel retains 80-90% thinning blue, the balance turning a plummish blue coloration, considerable vivid case colors are intact on receiver, loop lever and hammer. Sights include a Windage globe front and vernier tang, no provision for a rear barrel sight. Semi-snable forearm and pistol gripped buttstock with cheekpiece. Swiss buttplate retains 80% original nickel, single set trigger has been disabled. Very nice walnut retains most varnish. Fine gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 4,500

(12-443) DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1881 IN .40 CALIBER

28” full octagon barrel, full length magazine, fine bore. Very nice overall condition with the metal retaining 30-35% of it’s original full nickel finish; the balance has flaked to a plum patina coloration. Panel scene engraving is quite sharp and features a running buffalo on left panel, a couple of deer on the right and a bucks head atop receiver. Deluxe checkered straight grip stocks are in fine condition, original sights include a vernier tang peep. Fine little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 7,500

(9-587) BALL & WILLIAMS BALLARD ‘KENTUCKY’ MILITARY RIFLE IN .46 RF

30” round barrel, excellent bore, 90% darkening barrel blue starting to turn, frame retains 80%+ original finish which has turned a very dark plum blue patina coloration; some abrasion marks are present on the top central area of the frame. Period globe front sight, rear barrel sight base is present (fold up leaf is missing, vernier tang is present). Very nice walnut with most all original varnish remaining. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,350

(9-56) MERRIMACK ARMS & MFG. CO. MARKED BALLARD SPORTING RIFLE IN .38 CALIBER

Duel ignition. 24” full octagon barrel, very near fine bright shiny bore, sporting front sight, flip-up ladder rear with the ladder missing, 90%+ darkened barrel blue, the balance turning a blue plum coloration, receiver is a soft dark gray patina, forearm is missing a piece of wood on both sides near the forend tip. Near fine rifle buttstock with most all original lacquer remaining. e

A $ 1,275

(9-671) CUSTOMIZED MARLIN MODEL 92 TARGET RIFLE IN .22 WRF

24" Winchester Model 90 barrel fitted to the action, excellent bore, 80% barrel blue, receiver is a plum gray patina coloration with traces of blue remaining. Several extra tap holes (some of which are neatly filled) are present on left side receiver. The gun now has original Winchester Model 90 sights. Custom bench rest forestock has eight mounting positions. Sling rings added fore and aft, upper tang markings are MIA, complete with custom hardrubber buttplate. Should make an outstanding target rifle. e

M $ 265

(12-617) MARLIN MODEL 97 RIFLE IN .22 CALIBER

Original 24" full octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, fine bore and fine+ overall with 98% shiny barrel and magazine blue, nearly all of the rich case colors are present on the left side of the receiver with most of their protective lacquer intact, case colors on the right side are darkening somewhat, excellent case colors remain on the hammer and lever as well. Original sights, fine walnut with most original varnish remaining. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 2,150

(13-469) MARLIN 39AS CUT-AWAY DEMONSTRATOR

Blue with gold plated trigger, shortened walnut stock, cut-away action shows the hammer, sear and their then new cross bolt safety. Excellent condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 595

(10-644) MARLIN MODEL 1889 CUT-AWAY

Nickel plated finish, cut-away frame exposing the internal mechanism, the action functions as a normal rifle, no magazine or stock present. Good condition with approximately 25-35% nickel remaining and scattered pitting. Very low 2-digit serial number listed on the 2008 ATF Firearms Curios or Relics list. e

A $ 1,850

(10-587) MARLIN 336 DEMONSTRATION CUT-AWAY

Newer style receiver with cross bolt safety. Factory cut holes showing mechanical function of the action, cut off walnut stock. Excellent condition with some light handling marks. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 575

(11-577) MARLIN 1889 FACTORY CUT-AWAY WITH SHORT LENGTH OF BARREL AND CUT DOWN STOCK

Extensive milling showing internal workings of the Marlin Lever Action. In good condition but the finish is worn. Numerous dings and scratches in the stock. Unique. Listed by serial number on the 2008 ATF Firearms Curios or Relics list. e

A $ 2,750

(9-657) MARLIN MODEL 1894 CL ‘CLASSIC’ IN .32-20 WIN CALIBER

22” full round barrel, half length magazine. As-new condition. e

M $ 895

(12-616) SCARCE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1897 RIFLE IN .22 CALIBER

One-half octagon bbl, full length magazine, fine+ bore and fine+ overall; 90% barerl blue, 75% magazine blue, considerable case colors remain on frame, hammer and lever. Sharp engraving with a buck deer forest scene in circle bordered by scroll work on left side; more scroll work on right side. Very nice checkered deluxe pistol grip walnut with most all lacquer intact, light handling dings and scratches here and there. Combination globe front and Marbles tang sights. Great lookin’ little gun! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 11,500

(13-460) MARLIN MODEL 93 SPORTING CARBINE IN .30 CALIBER

2/3 length magazine tube, fine bore, 80%+ lustrous blue remains on the barrel and mag, excellent traces of case colors in protected areas of receiver and lever-balance darkened. VG wood with a coat of varnish added to the buttstock, hardrubber buttplate, buckhorn rear sight. e

M $ 895

(12-457) MARLIN MODEL 94 DELUXE ENGRAVED RIFLE IN .25-20

Original 24” half octagon barrel, 2/3 magazine, takedown style frame, excellent bore. Original sights include folding tang rear and buckhorn rear barrel sight. Pistol grip checkered semi deluxe grade wood is in excellent condition with most original varnish remaining; shotgun style buttstock. 95% original barrel blue, 75% original case colors remaining on the frame. All original, very nice little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 11,000

(13-467) MARLIN MODEL 94 RIFLE IN .32-20

Factory engraved with pattern #1, original 22” full octagon barrel, 2/3 magazine, original sights, excellent bore. Original checkered fancy deluxe grade wood retains a considerable amount of original varnish and is in excellent condition with shotgun style buttstock. Barrel and mag retain 90% blue, receiver retains approximately 50-60% vivid case colors starting to tone slightly. Nice, clean, sharp little gun; very well engraved. e

A $ 10,750

(12-492) MARLIN MODEL 1881 RIFLE IN .40 CALIBER

28” full octagon barrel, full length magazine, VG shootable bore, metal is smooth, clean and has turned a plummish brown patina coloration. Hunters front sight, buckhorn rear; crisp action. Tip of trigger broke somehow and is missing. VG wood with some sort of oil having been added long ago. e

A $ 1,550

(12-495) U.S. BALL & WILLIAMS BALLARD CARBINE IN .44 CALIBER

24” octagon barrel with double leaf rear sight. VG condition overall. Metal is a dark plum brown coloration. Light coat of varnish added to solid wood. Complete with sling rings. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,275

(11-584) MARLIN MODEL 1895 RIFLE IN .38-56 CALIBER

26” octagon barrel, full length magazine, VG+ bore, barrel is a plum gray patina coloration, traces of blue on the mag tube-balance of metal is a plum gray patina; Hunter’s front sight and rigid rear. VG+ walnut with rifle buttplate. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,100

(12-441) SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1881 RIFLE IN .40 CALIBER

28” octagon barrel, full length magazine, 95% lustrous barrel blue, 60% mag blue, 15% receiver blue, the balance flaked to a gray plum coloration, checkered forearm and pistol grip stock. VG+ walnut with most all original lacquer, original sights, crisp action. Fine gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,650

(11-580) SUPERB MARLIN MODEL 1895 SADDLERING CARBINE IN CALIBER .45-70

Excellent bore. Excellent overall, 98%+ barrel and mag finish is present. Almost all blue which is still quite lustrous-just starting to turn, 98% vivid case colors on the receiver are darkening a bit. Considerable case colors on hammer and lever have turned quite dark. Considerable lacquer is still present over case colors. Excellent walnut, original sights. What a gun! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 18,500

(9-645) MARLIN MODEL 1897 RIFLE

Octagon barrel, full length magazine, fine bore, 95% lustrous barrel and mag blue, case colors are retained on most of the receiver, hammer and lever and are approximately 75% vivid. Fine walnut with most original varnish. e

A $ 1,850

(9-600) MARLIN MODEL 1895 CARBINE IN .38-56 CALIBER

VG+ bore, metal is generally smooth-was probably cleaned long ago and is basically a gray brown patina coloration. Wood is in VG condition and is lightly sanded with a coat of varnish added. A ‘Canadian Medical Corp’ badge is inlaid into right side of buttstock. Complete with sling rings. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,650

(9-634) MARLIN MODEL 39 RIFLE IN .22 CaALIBER

Octagon barrel, full length magazine. Gun is in fine condition overall with sharp corners, smooth metal, 95% lustrous barrel and mag blue, 60% case colors on the frame and lever, original sights include a Lyman tang peep. Fine walnut; most original varnish remaining. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,975

(13-463) MARLIN MODEL 97 RIFLE IN .22 CALIBER

24” round barrel, full length magazine, fine bore. Excellent overall condition with the barrel and magazine retaining 98% bright shiny blue, 97%+ bright vivid case colors remain on frame with nearly all protective lacquer, generous case colors on lever and most hammer blue. Seldom seen Gladstone tang peep sight, great wood with most all original high gloss lacquer remaining. Hard to fine ‘em better! e

M $ 2,950

(13-462) MARLIN MODEL 97 RIFLE IN .22 CALIBER

Full octagon barrel, full length magazine, VG bore, sharp corners, smooth metal. Fine overall condition with 90% lustrous barrel and mag blue remaining, the balance turning a plum blue coloration, 85% case colors on receiver, hammer and lever of approximately 80% vividness. VG+ walnut with a bit of oil staining in wrist area, most all original varnish, original sights, crisp action. e

M $ 1,775

(13-459) MARLIN MODEL 93 CARBINE IN .30-30

80% darkening barrel blue with the balance turning, receiver case colors mostly darkened, fine bore, original sights, fine walnut with most original finish remaining. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 775

(9-618) MARLIN MODEL 1936 PISTOL GRIPPED CARBINE IN .32 SPECIAL

VG bore, 95% lustrous barrel and mag blue remaining, 75% case colors with 60% vividness on the receiver and lever. Fine extra figured walnut with most varnish; complete with sling swivels, original sights, correct hardrubber buttplate. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 975

(13-461) MARLIN MODEL 1897 PISTOL GRIP DELUXE ENGRAVED RIFLE IN .22 CALIBER

24” octagon barrel, full length magazine, fine bore. Factory engraved in pattern No. 1 with a squirrel in a tree on left side. Receiver retains excellent traces of original nickel. 30% nickel remains on hammer and lever, the balance of the metal is a plum blue patina coloration. VG+ walnut retains 75% original varnish. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,450

(11-578) DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1895 RIFLE IN CALIBER .45-90

30” octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, VG+ bore. Engraved in a Grade 2 pattern with a running buck and a dog in an oval on the left side along with scrolls and border motifs; scroll engraving on right side with initials in circle. 60% blue remains on the barrel and mag, the balance turned a plum blue patina coloration, traces of case colors on the frame, hammer and lever, the balance has faded to a pleasing soft patina; original sights include a combination flip up front and a Lyman tang peep. Checkered deluxe pistol gripped stocks have had a sound repair to the wrist area and a coat of varnish added; rifle style buttplate. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 13,750

(13-470) ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL NO. 19-5 TAKE DOWN PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN IN 12 GAUGE

Bore has some corrosion spots, 28-1/2” to the end of the ‘Cutts’, 70% barrel blue, the balance turning a plummish coloration, receiver has excellent traces of blue which have mostly turned a plummish coloration and has four extra tap holes. Four Mallards in an oval surrounded by scrolls on left side, right side has frame scroll work with a couple pigeons on the bolt. Deluxe checkered forearm solid, pistol grip buttstock is a replacement. e

M $ 450

(11-587) MARLIN MODEL 25MN RIFLE IN CALIBER .22 WMR

With micro-groove barrel. In as-new condition. e

M $ 225

(12-465) TWO BARREL DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKE DOWN RIFLE IN CALIBER .30-30

Original 26” half octagon barrel, 2/3 length magazine, VG bore, also very rare original 18” half octagon barrel, .30 Caliber, 14” magazine, VG bore. Engraved in a No. 3 pattern with a buck deer in a circle surrounded by scroll and border engraving on the left; the right side has scroll engraving as well with motifs on the take down lug and extending onto the barrel flats. Overall metal and engraving cuts are clean and sharp; the long barrel retains approximately 80% blue-the balance is turning a blue plum patina coloration. The short barrel and magazine have turned a plummish blue patina and have gold and platinum lines near the breech. Fitted with flip up ladder rear sight; traces of case colors remain on the frame, hammer and lever-balance has softened and is starting to turn nickelly in areas. Original high base Beaches combination front (missing the globe), 2-leaf express rear and Lyman flip up tang peep sights. VG+ checkered pistol grip deluxe walnut retains considerable original varnish; hardrubber buttplate. Great looking 1893! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 11,500

(9-655) MARLIN MODEL 89C SEMI-AUTO RIFLE IN CALIBER .22 LR

Micro-groove, excellent bore, 99% lustrous blue remaining, exellent wood with most all original varnish. Fine gun. e

M $ 125

(11-586) MARLIN MODEL 25M BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN CALIBER .22 WMR

In virtually as new condition with just a couple small dings in the wood, original Marlin test and target sticker on stock. e

M $ 175

(9-662) MARLIN MODEL 336 LEVER ACTION CARBINE IN .30-30 CALIBER

Very near as new condition; just a few handling dings on wood. Forearm retains the original red Marlin sticker. Virtually all original finish remaining. e

M $ 550

(9-656) GLENFIELD MODEL 40 MARKED MARLIN .22 CALIBER RIFLE

Semi-Auto with pressed checkering in stocks and an engraved receiver. Gun is in very near as new condition with just a few tiny scuffs. e

M $ 125

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