1881 MARLIN ??

MFI

January 24, 2003 05:46

We just obtained a Marlin 1881 octagon barrel in .40-60 cal. Markings include New Haven Ct. .Stamped V. Kindler, East Saginaw. Serial #7***.
Patent dates Feb 7 1865, re-issue Nov 9 1880. Anybody with an7y help or info on this please reply. Thanks..

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  Iroquois Scout

  January 24, 2003 06:36

  You don't give us very much to go on. A full discription would be nice. Anyway, Marlin Model 1881, made from 1881-1892 about 20,000 produced. Serial numbers start at #4001. 24 inch octagon barrels standard, but round barrels were available. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate. 6,261 made in .40 caliber. Prices start at about $800 for one in very good condition to $2,800 for one in like new condition.

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  MFI

  January 24, 2003 06:43

  We know the blue book values and so forth based on its condition. We are more concerned with the Kindler name and its significance on the gun.

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  Iroquois Scout

  January 25, 2003 05:55

  Looked through several of my lists and don't find the name "V. Kindler". Could it be a hardware dealer or a sporting goods dealer? In the 1880's and '90's the gun companies would stamp just about any bodies name on the barrel if you bought a lot of so many.

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