Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 This is very nice Marlin 1893 in 38-55. It is a "Grade B" meaning it is made for "Blackpowder Only" and is so marked. It has a very nice Ivory bead flip up front sight. It has a tang sight of unknown age, although I suspect newer rather than older, that could be Marbles or Lyman. Excellent mechanical and shooting condition. I have shot this gun with BP loads and it shoots very well. Bore has no rust or pits, is dark but with strong rifling. 26" octagon barrel. Stock is solid and in good shape with a small 1 inch hairline crack where tang meets receiver on right side.. Overall nice patina to the gun. I paid 2.2k for this several years ago and am now looking to get $1699 shipped. Must ship to an FFL as I suspect this was made in 1905. C&R OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I have a Marlin 1893 in 32.40 but mine has use. Smokeless powder only... I am not interested in black powder but that is a fine rifle. ☘️ Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Sorillo Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Irish-Pat said: I have a Marlin 1893 in 32.40 but mine has use. Smokeless powder only... I am not interested in black powder but that is a fine rifle. ☘️ Pat If I remember correctly, the "Black powder only" guns were built using the last of their softer steel barrels and a more fitting labeling would've been "Lead bullets only". The conversations I remember from the Marlinowners forum said you can shoot nitro powders in them under cast lead bullets but jacketed bullets wear the bores out quickly. Sweet rifle, good luck with sale. C.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 price drop to $1799 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, calvin n. hobbes SASS #17218 said: price drop to $1799 That, sir, is a great picture. The look of determination on your face. The horses nostrils flared out. His hind end looks like it's going down to ground, but I bet he recovered. You both could be movie stars! "Tell em I'm coming, and hell's coming with me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 price drop to $1699 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Wish I had the coin right now. Sweet rifle. If it’s still available in a year we’ll talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 btt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 That is one Hell For Stout action. Can't believe this rifle hasn't sold. It's twice the rifle of any Winchester built in the same caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 btt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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