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Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible lever-action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Marlin Model 97!
Marlin’s Model 1897 had such a successful production run that its overall design was continued in use under the alias of ’97’ until 1921 when the model was changed to ’39’ and then ’39A’ around 1940. The legacy of these rifles are not exaggerated by any stretch of the imagination; a light handling, high capacity take down rifle that has a well balanced full length tube magazine and 24″ octagonal barrel and case colored frame that is still vivid!
Marlin’s Model 1897 had such a successful production run that its overall design was continued in use under the alias of ’97’ until 1921 when the model was changed to ’39’ and then ’39A’ around 1940. The legacy of these rifles are not exaggerated by any stretch of the imagination; a light handling, high capacity take down rifle that has a well balanced full length tube magazine and 24″ octagonal barrel and case colored frame that is still vivid!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Marlin
Model: 97
Serial: A739
Date of Manufacture: 1905-1922
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade Front with Adjustable Rocky Mountain Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard
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.
Aside from the takedown feature, the Model 97 was available in round or octagon barrel lengths from 16" to 29", was fed from a tubular magazine located under the barrel. Capacity was from 10 to 25 rounds, depending on length. The receiver was color casehardened. Stocks were American black walnut. The rear sight is a typical Rocky Mountain buckhorn mated with a blade front sight dovetailed into the barrel. When it was introduced, the Model 97 retailed for $15.35.
The Marlin 1897 remains a versatile .22 Short, Long and Long Rifle lever gun. A modification included from 1899 on allows the Model 97 to handle mixture of .22 rim fire cartridges in the magazine, which could hold (16) .22 Shorts, or (10) .22 Long Rifle rounds. The 97 is a takedown rifle, easy to pull apart and reassemble, allowing for ready access to the moving parts for cleaning. This is a reliable rifle, perfect for a casual day at the range or to provide young shooters a fun opportunity to shoot a Cowboy style rifle.
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: 97
Serial: A739
Date of Manufacture: 1905-1922
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade Front with Adjustable Rocky Mountain Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard
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.
Aside from the takedown feature, the Model 97 was available in round or octagon barrel lengths from 16" to 29", was fed from a tubular magazine located under the barrel. Capacity was from 10 to 25 rounds, depending on length. The receiver was color casehardened. Stocks were American black walnut. The rear sight is a typical Rocky Mountain buckhorn mated with a blade front sight dovetailed into the barrel. When it was introduced, the Model 97 retailed for $15.35.
The Marlin 1897 remains a versatile .22 Short, Long and Long Rifle lever gun. A modification included from 1899 on allows the Model 97 to handle mixture of .22 rim fire cartridges in the magazine, which could hold (16) .22 Shorts, or (10) .22 Long Rifle rounds. The 97 is a takedown rifle, easy to pull apart and reassemble, allowing for ready access to the moving parts for cleaning. This is a reliable rifle, perfect for a casual day at the range or to provide young shooters a fun opportunity to shoot a Cowboy style rifle.
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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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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