"MARLIN MODEL 1881 DELUXE LIGHTWEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 20311. Cal. 32-40. Deluxe '81 with 28" oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight & Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered American walnut with serpentine grip cap on pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Marlin Firearms Company letter identifying this rifle with 24" bbl & pistol grip and indicating shipment Dec. 6, 1888. The 24" bbl, as mentioned in the letter, is probably a mistake in records as it is apparent this bbl has always been in this rifle. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with metal retaining a smooth restored finish. Stock has a repair by top tang, otherwise wood is sound showing very heavy wear on forearm and moderate to heavy wear on buttstock and retains an old refinish. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 4-36034 JR11 (2,000-3,000)"
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