Questions about a Marlin Model 1893 in 38-55

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Good day folks,

Well here's a rifle which sits out of my usual Lee-Enfield, milsurp comfort zone. I got this one with a seriously busted buttstock, which couldn't be repaired. Fortunately I found a replacement from Precision Gun Works in the US. It was new, so-called "semi-inletted", and it took a while to fit it and trim it down to size, but in the end, I'm ok with the result. I just finished coating the buttstock, if it ends up looking too shiny compared to the forend, I may dull its finish a bit to get a better match.

Since I know next to nothing about this family of rifles, I hope a few CGN members can help me figure out what type of market value this one could have. Of course it's not 100% original; but aside from the buttstock, the rest seems to be. What impressed me was that the bore is a lot better than what I expected when I received the rifle, with broken stock and hockey tape holding its parts together. I tried as best as I could to find comparables currently being offered in Canada, with little luck. I did find one in consignment at Blue Mountain Gunsmithing in BC but that's about it.

Here are a few pictures of it, hope this helps. Serial number is 205031, which appears to correspond to a 1900 manufacturing year. If there are any particular details which are missing, please feel free to let me know what should be seen, or what info should be checked. The cheap camera and flash make the colours look all wrong, I will take pictures in natural light tomorrow for a better idea of what it looks like for real.

Thanks in advance for any tip!

Lou






Here's a "slideshow" with lots more pics:

http://s272.photobucket.com/user/louthepou/slideshow/Finished%20Refurbs/Marlin%201893
 
Dang, I was kind of hoping for a bit more; With the gun at Blue Mountain Gunsmithing being offered at $1250...

Anywho here are a few more pics, taken in natural light. Could put these pics in the "Chicks with Guns" thread :D

Lou



 
Just my opinion, others may value it higher. Marlins though they are fine rifles don't command the prices that Winchesters do. Supply and demand, I guess.
 
What you have is a standard model 1893 Marlin (DOM 1900) with a 26" barrel (check length). the rear sight is correct with the correct elevator, can't see the front sight. As you said the bore looks ok and will likely make a pretty good shooter with lead bullets. Do not throw away the original stock as it should be numbered to the gun. With the replacement stock the collector value decreases and you now have a gun that someone may want as a classic hunter. Mike's estimate is pretty much on the mark for value as is.
 
Nice gun Lou...too bad about the stock. Still looks great! Love the old Marlins!
I have an 1893 from 1906 also in 38-55. It has been refinished, but all original. My gun has the "B"' barrel(black powder).
I cast and load my own rounds for it. Lots of fun to shoot. Absolutely love the trigger.
I bring mine out to the range with me quite often. Perhaps we will run into each other when we both have them with us.
I am no expert on their values, so I can't offer any expert advice, but with the aftermarket stock on it, Mike is probably in the ballpark.
 
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