Merkel's "Wild West" Firearms Auction

Lot 119: ANTIQUE Marlin Model 1881 .38-55 Lever Action Rifle with 28" Octagon Barrel

2025-05-17T15:00:00Z

Start price: $3,000

Estimated price: $6,000 - $10,000

Lot 119:

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ANTIQUE Marlin Model 1881 .38-55 Lever Action Rifle with 28" Octagon Barrel

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Start price: $3,000

Estimated price: $6,000 - $10,000

Description

Really Fine Example of Antique Medium Frame Marlin Model 1881 Chambered in .38-55

28" Octagonal Barrel has 80% Original Bluing Remaining

Full Magazine, Light Patina, 60% Original Bluing Remaining

Receiver has 40% Original Bluing Remaining, starting to turn brown

Stocks have a few handling marks, especially on comb

Correct Striations on Receiver for Age, Considered Excellent Condition for an ORIGINAL 1880s MARLIN RIFLE!!