Obviously, a hint to the history in this fine rifle that will probably always remain a mystery. On the bottom of the receiver on the right side just behind the serial number is very lightly stamped “#244 – 9-21-95.” So, I’m assuming the #244 is perhaps a badge number or rack number of some kind with the date Sept. Fine wood showing only light handling marks. 30-30 chambered! The 26” barrel shows most of the original blue with only light ageing, receiver case colors faded to a cloudy gray/brown with some color in the most protected areas. This has to be one of the first Marlin 1893s to be. Marlin refused to acknowledge Winchester, so they called the same cartridge the “.30-30” even though it was a Winchester design. Interesting in that this was the first year of introduction of the. 30-30 CAL., MADE 1895ĮARLY, ANTIQUE SERIAL NUMBER 1893 SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE, HALF OCTAGON BARREL, HALF MAGAZINE. MARLIN 1893 ANTIQUE SERIAL NUMBER SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE, 1/2 OCT/1/2 MAG.
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