Marlin 1893

Gunslick and Hoppes no.9

March 21, 2012 17:28

Besides the model B, did the Marlin have a blued receiver? I thought they were all case-hardened otherwise. There's an 1893 on GB that has a blued receiver, with a serial number that suggests it was made in 1894; the model B wasn't introduced until 1905. Is this a refinished rifle? Thanks.

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  Gunslick and Hoppes no.9

  March 21, 2012 17:28

  What is approx age and value of this rifle. Has Model 1893 behind hammer. Special Smokeless Steel on barrel and has Marlin saftey on top of reciever. Octogan barrel with full lenth magazine. 316068 underneith in front of lever. Any info??

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  charliemeyer007

  March 21, 2012 19:46

  As far as I know the 30-30 was never loaded with black powder from the factory. I would carefully inspect a fired 170 factory load for signs of headspace. It wouldn't be a bad plan to have it looked over and checked by your local smith. You could also shoot nice cast flat nose bullets in it for about .10 a round. The last 170 Speer's I bought were .30 each.

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