Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition. The markings are crisp, even raised on the barrel – there is no question that the metal finish is original. The Screw heads are as close to unturned as could be expected on this rifle. This is the best condition Marlin we have seen. The colors are still vibrant, with just a hint of mottling. The frame shows the majority of its case colors, with thinning at the edges and where handling is frequently found. The balance of the finish shows only a few surface marks on the barrel and magazine tube, about 3″ back from the muzzle. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original metal finish. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition.įinish Originality: Factory Original – Guaranteedīore Condition: The bore is mirror bright and the rifling is sharp. The wood has darkened a bit where it meets the metal. We believe this to be the original wood condition. The condition of the wood is exceptional, with proud fit to the metal and very few marks or dings. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are varnished wood.

Sights / Optics: This rifle is mounted with a dovetail set front beaded blade and a dovetail set rear leaf and elevator, semi-buckhorn sight with the elevator present. The underside of the frame is marked “431366” and the upper tang is marked “Model / 1893”. The top of the receiver is marked “Marlin Safety”.

Markings: The barrel is marked “Marlin Fire-Arms Co., New-Haven, Ct. These letters are small and may be hard to read, and are always upper case.Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold MarlinsĪction Type: Lever Action Rifle, Tubular Magazine This information is stamped onto the lefthand-side of the barrel where the old ‘JM’ stamp used to be. Since the MR serial numbers are computer generated, they do not coincide with a date of manufacture. The use of ‘MR’ began in May 2010, with some overlap to the 89/90 prefixed rifles. However, not all of these rifles are bad, continue reading for the Remlin dating system. Once Remington took over Marlin, the prefix became ‘MR’ for ‘Marlin Remington’, which is a dead give away of a Remlin. Below is the most amount of information I can find about serial numbers and what they mean for telling when your rifle was made. For a brief period Remington Marlin (Remlin) were putting out some poor quality rifles. Every body loves a Marlin lever action, but not many love getting one that is sub-par.

Marlin 1893 serial numbers