marlin model 1893 38-55

[35whelenpump]

need info on marlin model 1893 serial 366654 date of mfg approx value thanks

 

[Mike Webb]

Really need pics for any kind of meaningful estimate. Depending on configuration and condition could be $400 or as high as $4000.

 

[kamlooky]

http://www.armscollectors.com/

Kind of a tuff nut to crack.
Found some more info on your Marlin.
I think it's old, early 1900"s


Medium Action:

Model 1893: 1893 to 1921 or 22. PAT'D OCT. 11,1887. APRIL2.1889. AUG. 1, 1893
25-36, 30-30, 32-40 32HPS, 38-55
Some early 1893's did not have the two piece firing pin. Serial numbers are located under the receiver just behind the forearm.
Factory records ceased in 1906. Original serial numbering quit around 450,000 approx 1913. Letter designations used on 1893 during the following period were A, B, C, & D. This goes to about the 1917 WWI period. ???A=1914, B=1915, C=1916, D=1917???
Note: some 1893s were made after WWI when production of the '93 started. These were apparently made up from left over parts. 32HPS is the same cartridge as the 32 Winchester Special. Marlin didn't want to put the name Winchester on it's rifles.

Model 93: 1921 or 22 to 1935.
30-30, 32-40, 32HPS, 38-55
Early serial numbers are located under the receiver just behind the forearm. Later numbers are on the lower tang under the lever. Serial numbers have A, C,C suffix, and L. L prefix Model 93 serial numbers were 1935 production

So given your serial number is pre 450,000, it's nee before 1913.

Pretty cool old lever.

Photos?

 

[35whelenpump]

thanks for the replies I think it is about 1903 long round barrel with long magazine beautiful patina no rust draw back rear stock has been repaired cycles real smooth It is a new purchase my son made and when I saw it I fell in love

 

[450yukon]

According to William Brophy records were lost at #355300 and that was 1906.

 

[Mike Webb]

As you describe it, finish worn, wood repaired, probably $600 or in that neighborhood.

 

[fingers284]

Your son has excellent taste in firearm selection. Some of those 93's in 38-55 can have very loose bore dimensions but still a classic rifle to own.