OLD MARLIN LEVER EXPERTS NEEDED
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=276941365
Please disregard price I always put big number on item until I know what exactly I have here.
Please tell me what I have here for sure and what it is worth ? I was able to find out some information from Marlin but would love to hear from a true collector of these. Thanks
Marlin thinks the barrel may have been messed with since it does not have normal caliber markings a 1881 should have ?
Please disregard price I always put big number on item until I know what exactly I have here.
Please tell me what I have here for sure and what it is worth ? I was able to find out some information from Marlin but would love to hear from a true collector of these. Thanks
Marlin thinks the barrel may have been messed with since it does not have normal caliber markings a 1881 should have ?
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I can't help with any info but will say my heart flips when I see a rifle with that kinda wear, tells me its been there and done it ! [;)] I love it, just can't afford it. [V] 0 -
Have you tried marlinowners.com/forum/marlin-collectors? 0 -
Thanks I just posted the auction there .. 0 -
Re. the barrel marking:
Vincent Kindler born ca 1846 Baden, Germany is listed as a Gunsmith in 1880 East Saginaw, Michigan census.0 -
You have a second variation of the 1881 Marlin, in 40-60 Marlin Caliber. It is not the same as the 40-60 Winchester, and is generally loaded up with a 260 grain bullet as opposed to Winchester's 210 grain bullet. Re: Sam Maxwell's book, "Lever Action Magazine Rifles".
The caliber marking is correct.
The metal looks to have been almost completely cleaned of original finish. However, your description of the bore makes it sound perfect, which is close to the finish remaining on the wood, and should the action function in the same manner, then the only downside to your rifle would be the lack of finish remaining on the metal. That said, I think you have the right idea of putting a high starting price on it, but if I were you, and I wanted to sell it, I'd start it at $2500.00 and work down from there until it sells. Whoever buys your rifle is certainly going to get a nice old 1881!
Added: The caliber marking is correct, and the second variation is sometimes referred to as the "standard" model eliminates the rebated receiver, which is to say that the bottom forward contour of the receiver is straight. Re: Maxwell's book.0 -
Change listing to read 'NO' vis-a-vis FFL. Put 'no FFL' in the title, also!
...bet'cha it will attract more flies!
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Sold it for $1800 .. marlin experts forum told me $1200-1300.. Thanks for the help ! 0
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