"MARLIN MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. SN 171204. Cal. 38-56. Standard carbine with 22" rnd bbl, full magazine, square base barleycorn front sight & carbine ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. Top of receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY" and model number is on top tang. Mounted with very highly figured replacement uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Rear band & bottom of stock have factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 90% dark restored blue with magazine tube & receiver a thin restored blue. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains about all of its custom red finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-36045 JR30 (2,000-3,500)"
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