"MARLIN MODEL 1881 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 29794. Cal. 40 (40-60). Fine deluxe '81 with 28" oct bbl, full magazine, Beach's combination front sight, Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight & a Lyman loop tang sight. Mounted with nicely figured, A-style checkered American walnut with serpentine grip cap & semi-crescent smooth steel buttplate. It has 3rd type receiver that measures 1.027". PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains 70-75% strong orig blue turning dark over front half. Magazine tube is mostly a silver/brown patina with scattered light surface spotting. Receiver is a gray metal color with some dings on front raised areas & traces of silvered case colors. Wood is sound with forearm showing moderate to heavy wear and retaining 50-60% orig varnish. Buttstock has a series of deep gouges with usual nicks & scratches and retains 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Bore appears to be re-lined. 4-36004 JR22 (3,500-5,000)"
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