Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this collectible lever-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Marlin Firearms Company Model 1893!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Company
Model: 1893
Serial: 190244
Date of Manufacture: 1893-1936
Caliber: .38-55 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock and Forearm
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the barrel is stamped “Special Smokeless Steel”. The top of the receiver is stamped “Marlin Safety”. The Upper Tang is stamped “Model 1893”. The Top of the barrel is stamped “.38-55”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Marlin Model 1893, introduced in 1893 and produced until 1936, marked a significant evolution in lever-action rifle design. Engineered by L.L. Hepburn, it was the first Marlin rifle to feature a solid-top steel receiver with side ejection, a significant departure from the top-eject designs of its contemporaries. This innovation not only enhanced structural integrity but also facilitated the mounting of optics and improved weather resistance by preventing debris ingress. The Model 1893 was chambered in several calibers, including .25-36 Marlin, .30-30 Winchester, .32-40 WCF, and .38-55 WCF, accommodating both black powder and smokeless powder cartridges. Its robust construction featured a full-length tubular magazine and a variety of barrel lengths and profiles, such as round or octagonal barrels ranging from 20 to 32 inches. The rifle's design incorporated a lever-action mechanism with a locking bolt system and a two-piece firing pin, ensuring safety by preventing discharge unless the action was fully closed.
Model: 1893
Serial: 190244
Date of Manufacture: 1893-1936
Caliber: .38-55 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock and Forearm
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the barrel is stamped “Special Smokeless Steel”. The top of the receiver is stamped “Marlin Safety”. The Upper Tang is stamped “Model 1893”. The Top of the barrel is stamped “.38-55”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Marlin Model 1893, introduced in 1893 and produced until 1936, marked a significant evolution in lever-action rifle design. Engineered by L.L. Hepburn, it was the first Marlin rifle to feature a solid-top steel receiver with side ejection, a significant departure from the top-eject designs of its contemporaries. This innovation not only enhanced structural integrity but also facilitated the mounting of optics and improved weather resistance by preventing debris ingress. The Model 1893 was chambered in several calibers, including .25-36 Marlin, .30-30 Winchester, .32-40 WCF, and .38-55 WCF, accommodating both black powder and smokeless powder cartridges. Its robust construction featured a full-length tubular magazine and a variety of barrel lengths and profiles, such as round or octagonal barrels ranging from 20 to 32 inches. The rifle's design incorporated a lever-action mechanism with a locking bolt system and a two-piece firing pin, ensuring safety by preventing discharge unless the action was fully closed.
Aesthetically, the Model 1893 offered options like a straight-grip walnut stock, with a crescent steel buttplate, and a choice of sights, including semi-buckhorn rear and dovetail front sights. By 1905, the Model 1893 was rebranded as the Model 93, marking the beginning of its evolution into the Model 36 and eventually the Model 336, which remains in production today. In total, over one million Model 1893 rifles were produced, underscoring their popularity and enduring legacy in the realm of American firearms. Its design principles continue to influence Marlin's lever-action rifles, cementing the Model 1893's status as a cornerstone in the company's history.
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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