Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this limited edition commemorative lever- action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Marlin Model 1897 Century Limited!
The 1897 Century Limited was ONLY manufactured in 1997 (limited quantities remained through 1999) with a total of 3,000 manufactured to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Model 1897!
The 1897 Century Limited was ONLY manufactured in 1997 (limited quantities remained through 1999) with a total of 3,000 manufactured to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Model 1897!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Marlin
Model: 1897 Century Limited
Serial: 18972315
Date of Manufacture: 1997
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Half Round/Half Octagon
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Beaded Blade Front with Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Fancy Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard / The left side of the barrel is stamped "1897 CENTURY LIMITED". The right side of the receiver is engraved with the picture of John M. Marlin in gold surrounded by decorative motifs, above this in gold in engraved "1897 *Century Limited* 1997", below this is gold engraved "One Hundred Years". The left side of the receiver is engraved with a fox within a gold circle and surrounded by decorative motifs. "JM" stamped on the left side of the barrel next to the receiver.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Marlin Model 1897—it was changed to the Model 97 in 1905—was produced from 1896 (or 1897, records are sketchy) until about 1915 when the factory retooled for the war effort. After World War I a few guns were assembled from parts, until 1922 when it was re-designated as the Model 39. Originally designed by L.L. Hepburn as the Model 1891 and 1892, the takedown improvement generated the new Model number. The Models 1891 and ’92 were available in .32 cal., as well, but the Model 97 was only chambered in .22 LR.
In 1997 Marlin introduced the Model 1897 Century Limited to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the company's first lever-action takedown .22. The rifle featured a gold-plated engraving of John Marlin on one side of the receiver and a gold fox on the other. Other distinctive touches included cut checkering in an 1897-vintage pattern, western-style straight-gripped stock and a 24" half-round, half-octagon barrel.
Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Marlin is in PHENOMENAL condition showing no indications of consumer use or handling whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the Original outer sleeve, styrofoam insert and manual seen pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1897 Century Limited
Serial: 18972315
Date of Manufacture: 1997
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Half Round/Half Octagon
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Beaded Blade Front with Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Fancy Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard / The left side of the barrel is stamped "1897 CENTURY LIMITED". The right side of the receiver is engraved with the picture of John M. Marlin in gold surrounded by decorative motifs, above this in gold in engraved "1897 *Century Limited* 1997", below this is gold engraved "One Hundred Years". The left side of the receiver is engraved with a fox within a gold circle and surrounded by decorative motifs. "JM" stamped on the left side of the barrel next to the receiver.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Marlin Model 1897—it was changed to the Model 97 in 1905—was produced from 1896 (or 1897, records are sketchy) until about 1915 when the factory retooled for the war effort. After World War I a few guns were assembled from parts, until 1922 when it was re-designated as the Model 39. Originally designed by L.L. Hepburn as the Model 1891 and 1892, the takedown improvement generated the new Model number. The Models 1891 and ’92 were available in .32 cal., as well, but the Model 97 was only chambered in .22 LR.
In 1997 Marlin introduced the Model 1897 Century Limited to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the company's first lever-action takedown .22. The rifle featured a gold-plated engraving of John Marlin on one side of the receiver and a gold fox on the other. Other distinctive touches included cut checkering in an 1897-vintage pattern, western-style straight-gripped stock and a 24" half-round, half-octagon barrel.
Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Marlin is in PHENOMENAL condition showing no indications of consumer use or handling whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the Original outer sleeve, styrofoam insert and manual seen pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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