Marlin 1891 question

ECO-DAVE

April 14, 2010 18:26

I seen a 1891 with a half octagon barrel and deluxe wood (blonde color?) at a local shop for sale, the problem is that it is missing the side plate. Very nice .22 but what are the chances to find a side plate???? I don't have a picture but can anyone tell me if this is worth getting and trying to find a side plate??? Would say 75% overall condition.

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  Emmett Dunham

  April 15, 2010 13:45

  This is the first variation of the later Model 39 rifle and there are a lot of interchangeable parts between the Model you are looking at up to about 1928. You should be able to find the parts you need to fix the rifle, changing anything that is apparent will decrease the value and you would end up with a shooter. The side plate model per this link were just made for a few years, these are nice rifles!
  
  http://wisnersinc.com/additional_info/marlinLArfExt.htm
  
  
  Emmett

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  ECO-DAVE

  April 15, 2010 17:16

  Thanks for the info....I got the rifle today, here are some pics
  
  http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad13 ... VE/013.jpg
  http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad13 ... /016-1.jpg
  http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad13 ... VE/014.jpg

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  ECO-DAVE

  April 15, 2010 17:20

  http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/ECO-DAVE/013.jpg
  http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/ECO-DAVE/016-1.jpg
  http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/ECO-DAVE/014.jpg

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  Emmett Dunham

  April 15, 2010 20:59

  http://www.marlin-collectors.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=368626ccaaecbc6ad718a64db80b2b3e
  
  http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php
  
  Nice rifle, if you can find the parts for it will be well worth the effort.
  
  
  Emmett

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