I am selling my Marlin model 1891 .22 side loader. It is the 1st variation(less then 5,000 made). Ammo is loaded in the side which stores it in a 2/3rd magazine tube. Condition is worn with little original finish. There is little varnish left on the original black walnut buttstock. Buttstock has been repaired(originally had 2 nails holding rear buttstock to the rear tang) I had a friend repair the crack and added a screw (not original) to hold stock to the tang(top rear most screw in buttstock-SEE PICS). Bore shows wear but rifling is still strongly visible. 24" octagon barrel with original front and rear sights. Top of barrel reads (MARLIN FIRE ARMS NEW HAVEN CT. U.S.A. PAT'D NOV.19.1878. APRIL 2.1889. AUG.12.1890.) Says "MARLIN SAFETY" on top of receiver.
Serial #50046
There is a letter on file with the Cody Firearm Museum if you want to purchase it. Marlin says it shipped in April of 1891 according to the serial#.
Is missing one screw where front stock meets magazine tube.(see pics)
This is a super low serial #. I acquired the rifle from a family member years ago. No real sentimental value since it never belonged to my dad or grandpa. Everything is original except for the 1 screw in the buttstock/rear tang. Only thing missing is 1 screw at front stock. All the hard to find magazine parts are there. Does have several marks and dings. Rifling is strong and very visible. Condition is definitely worn with great mechanical and functional movement. I debated on taking to a gunsmith and attempting a restoration, no reputable gunsmith within an hour of me. Don't think it's justifiable to send to TURNBULL for a perfect restoration. I have shot this gun, but not in years. Some pics will show the nails in the buttstock (how it was when I bought) it currently does not have nails in the stock. The story I got was it was used by my late cousins around the farm and back then it was considered a farm implement. It was used to shoot hogs, coyotes etc...and maybe as a walking stick, LOL. My older brother actually found it in a corner of a chicken house closet. No power or lights and sat there for years and my cousins never knew it was there.
It can clean up a little better. I'm too scared of getting 0000 steel wool to it. I only wiped down with rags and rem oil. I did not saturate the wood.
Some pics show replacement parts available if you are interested in restoring it. It's not bad considering it's over 130 years old.
I'm restoring a car and would rather have the funds to spend on the car.
$1500 OBO
Pics are from my cell phone, sorry. I can only post 10 pics.
Located in Macon,Ga.
I will meet if we trade.
To purchase, You come to me, I will not drive to you. I work 70 hours a week and reserve weekends for my wife and son.
Serial #50046
There is a letter on file with the Cody Firearm Museum if you want to purchase it. Marlin says it shipped in April of 1891 according to the serial#.
Is missing one screw where front stock meets magazine tube.(see pics)
This is a super low serial #. I acquired the rifle from a family member years ago. No real sentimental value since it never belonged to my dad or grandpa. Everything is original except for the 1 screw in the buttstock/rear tang. Only thing missing is 1 screw at front stock. All the hard to find magazine parts are there. Does have several marks and dings. Rifling is strong and very visible. Condition is definitely worn with great mechanical and functional movement. I debated on taking to a gunsmith and attempting a restoration, no reputable gunsmith within an hour of me. Don't think it's justifiable to send to TURNBULL for a perfect restoration. I have shot this gun, but not in years. Some pics will show the nails in the buttstock (how it was when I bought) it currently does not have nails in the stock. The story I got was it was used by my late cousins around the farm and back then it was considered a farm implement. It was used to shoot hogs, coyotes etc...and maybe as a walking stick, LOL. My older brother actually found it in a corner of a chicken house closet. No power or lights and sat there for years and my cousins never knew it was there.
It can clean up a little better. I'm too scared of getting 0000 steel wool to it. I only wiped down with rags and rem oil. I did not saturate the wood.
Some pics show replacement parts available if you are interested in restoring it. It's not bad considering it's over 130 years old.
I'm restoring a car and would rather have the funds to spend on the car.
$1500 OBO
Pics are from my cell phone, sorry. I can only post 10 pics.
Located in Macon,Ga.
I will meet if we trade.
To purchase, You come to me, I will not drive to you. I work 70 hours a week and reserve weekends for my wife and son.
