"MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 407. Cal. 45 Govt. (45-70). Scarce standard grade 2nd Type rifle with 28" oct bbl, altered Rocky Mtn. front sight & a replacement sheet metal Marlin rear sight. It has very early 2nd Type frame with square junction at the tangs, a replacement dust cover, serial number "4359" & a replacement buttstock & buttplate, serial number "5085". PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains with metal being a cleaned, mottled silver/gray patina with scattered fine pitting & some rinse marks over chamber area. Forearm has several cracks with repairs & buttstock a major crude repair through wrist. Forearm is a dark hand worn patina with heavy oil stain at receiver. Buttstock is loose on frame and retains a hand worn patina. Hammer will not hold at full cock when bolt is closed, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-36031 JR79 (800-1,500)"
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