Marlin info PICS

theBuilder

theBuilder

CGN Regular
Rating - 100%
34   0   0
Location
Ontario, Canada
A coworker recently asked me to clean up a rifle he inherited from his grandfather. I just took possession of it, and i would like to find out a bit of its history. I beleive it is a model 1893, im not sure yet what its chambered in, and its serial 11**

Was wondering if anyone knew of a serial # database or anything like that. Just looking for somewhere to start.

8D370A6D-FFC1-4B8B-9F7F-056F68B1F49D.jpg

123A2024-9A3F-4CF8-9DFB-9DF078874C14.jpg

8B4A2310-BD96-48DE-9CCD-E54EE0CACDA6.jpg

55FF168B-6DB5-42DF-BA64-46A1CB6EB804.jpg

44A0DEF9-4D43-48B4-A89A-0F53A8CCAB2B.jpg
 

Attachments

  • 8D370A6D-FFC1-4B8B-9F7F-056F68B1F49D.jpg
    8D370A6D-FFC1-4B8B-9F7F-056F68B1F49D.jpg
    59.7 KB · Views: 387
  • 123A2024-9A3F-4CF8-9DFB-9DF078874C14.jpg
    123A2024-9A3F-4CF8-9DFB-9DF078874C14.jpg
    63 KB · Views: 391
  • 8B4A2310-BD96-48DE-9CCD-E54EE0CACDA6.jpg
    8B4A2310-BD96-48DE-9CCD-E54EE0CACDA6.jpg
    66.4 KB · Views: 390
  • 55FF168B-6DB5-42DF-BA64-46A1CB6EB804.jpg
    55FF168B-6DB5-42DF-BA64-46A1CB6EB804.jpg
    79.7 KB · Views: 386
  • 44A0DEF9-4D43-48B4-A89A-0F53A8CCAB2B.jpg
    44A0DEF9-4D43-48B4-A89A-0F53A8CCAB2B.jpg
    138.3 KB · Views: 391
Last edited:
The rear tang should be marked with the four digit for model.
Is the bawrill not stamped to identify the chambering?

As posted by #2, photos seem to git sum attention.
 
I'm not an expert but I think some were marked Model 93 and after a while they started marking Model 1893.

The caliber is usually on the left side of the barrel just where it meets the action. Looks like it could be worn right away judging by the rest.
 
The rifle was designated Model 1893 until 1905, then became the Model 93, according to google.
The most common chamberings were .30-30 and .38-55, but they were also produced in .32 Special, .25-36, and .32-40.
Good solid rifles. As pointed out earlier, chambering should be stamped on the barrel, just forward of the receiver on the port side.
I think you're missing a very faint fifth digit in the serial number.

Assuming there's still decent rifling left, I would take a .30-30 cartridge or bullet and gently push it against the muzzle. If it's nowhere close to a fit because the bore is too small, it's likely a .25-36, you lucky dog!
If it almost fits, a .30-30. If it slides right in with a bit of slack, either a .32 Special or a .32-40. And if the bore is HUGE, likely a .38-55.
That will give you SOME idea what you have, and a gunsmith can do a chamber cast and slug the bore for you.
 
Kilo Charlie said:
The rifle was designated Model 1893 until 1905, then became the Model 93, according to google.
The most common chamberings were .30-30 and .38-55, but they were also produced in .32 Special, .25-36, and .32-40.
Good solid rifles. As pointed out earlier, chambering should be stamped on the barrel, just forward of the receiver on the port side.
I think you're missing a very faint fifth digit in the serial number.

Assuming there's still decent rifling left, I would take a .30-30 cartridge or bullet and gently push it against the muzzle. If it's nowhere close to a fit because the bore is too small, it's likely a .25-36, you lucky dog!
If it almost fits, a .30-30. If it slides right in with a bit of slack, either a .32 Special or a .32-40. And if the bore is HUGE, likely a .38-55.
That will give you SOME idea what you have, and a gunsmith can do a chamber cast and slug the bore for you.
Click to expand...

Thats some awesome info, thanks KC.

Ill have to mess around with it and check it out more when i get some time to clean it up.

He asked if i could restore the wood, and clean it up really well. He intends to display it permanently after.

With that being said, what do you guys think as far as freshening it up? Personally, i like the patina from decades of honest use.

How would you prep it for long term display once it is clean, i dont want it dripping in oil, but dont really want to pack it all with grease and a matte clear coat either.
 
"...display it permanently".

Curious, how would that be accomodated?

Please post pics of the finished job. Nice old gun for sure.
 
This may or may not help date the rifle. Found on the Marlin Owners forum.

pRa3xBu.jpg
 
Well, if you're looking for opinions I'd say do not refinish the stock or anything else. It took nature years to get that dated finish! It would be a real shame to sand/scrub it all away.
Light oiling of the metal perhaps to assist in preservation but that's it.

cheers,
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom