Have a look at this Marlin 1893 30-30

[freddyfour]

A close friend of mine just had this handed down to his son (he's only 3) from his wife's great grandfather so this will be his sons great great grandfather. I'm guessing he bought this new and from what he was told has only shoot a box or two. The bluing is so good it almost looks to be redone. Bore and rifling other then dust looks mint and sharp. Only thing I am not certain of is there are two screw holes on the tang that look to be for a tang sight, not sure if that is original. Also it is driller and tapped on top of the receiver but only the back two screws.

Not that it is for sale but for curiosity what value would you put on this?

Serial starts: 302###

 

[freddyfour]

A little more info, turns out it was purchased new from Sears for $11. Pretty cool stuff!

 

[kamlooky]

My goodness..................sweet to say the least.

 

[unstableryan]

I know a buddy with a rifle like that in that kind of shape in 32-40 but he will not sell it to me. Bastard...

 

[Deerdr]

Beautiful Rifle!!! I love all that blued steel, and walnut. Jim

 

[freddyfour]

i'm going to go back over there tonight for a quad ride. Going to bring all my cleaning gear and make her really shine for him.

 

[okcorral1881]

i'm going to go back over there tonight for a quad ride. Going to bring all my cleaning gear and make her really shine for him.

Make sure you don't make it shine as this one!

 

[okcorral1881]

Only thing I am not certain of is there are two screw holes on the tang that look to be for a tang sight, not sure if that is original.

Are you sure it's not a 38-55?

 

[saskcop]

Why can't modern manufactures rediscover old time craftsmanship once again? That is one heck of a nice rifle.

 

[fingers284]

The screw holes in the tang are original, the ones in the top of the reciever frame are not.

Love em all... doesn't matter if they look like th OP's or Ok's

 

[stickhunter]

The screw holes in the tang are original, the ones in the top of the reciever frame are not.

The receiver holes may very well be factory. I've seen a number of 1893s that were factory d&t for the Hepburn sight:

 

[freddyfour]

Are you sure it's not a 38-55?

Just double checked 30-30 100%

The receiver holes may very well be factory. I've seen a number of 1893s that were factory d&t for the Hepburn sight:

That is what she looks like! Gave her a good cleaning and I have no doubt that it is all original and in shape. Not even any brass marks on the bolt face. Man does she feel sweet, wish it was in my cabinet!

 

[jeffcarr88]

Bought for $11...I will give you $25 for it? Deal?

 

[Ar180shooter]

Saskcop, I would argue that the Miroku made Winchester/Browning lever guns are as well made as they ever have been.

 

[Mike Webb]

Saskcop, I would argue that the Miroku made Winchester/Browning lever guns are as well made as they ever have been.

Not even close.

 

[8mmpeter]

Not even close.

ya, way close.

 

[Ar180shooter]

Not even close.

Care to elaborate? The fit and finish is first rate (hot salt blued and given a fine high gloss finish), the action is smooth and the walnut is beautiful. Furthermore, they haven't cheaped out and used plastic forend caps or butt plates. The actions have also been updated slightly with modern style springs and safety features.

 

[8mmpeter]

I'm in love with the new blrs.

 

[Ar180shooter]

I'm in love with the new blrs.

They are nice, I'm really fond of the new Winchester lever actions.

 

[FLYBYU44]

That is a bloody nice rifle, just beautiful!