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Thanks for the extra photos and the explanation. Now I will be looking out for these molds.

Great find and in amazing condition.

Hi Vall interesting reference. I am in Arizona and away from my collection so I will check in the Spring. I got a lot of loading tools of various manufactures including Marlin Ideal and Marlin 1881 combo tools. Just last week found an early Winchester mold and spoon handle loading tool for the .50-7...

Great information. Now I will have to check what is written on my boxed molds. Thanks for sharing Vall.

Does anyone know the code for Lyman no. 15 Windage Tang Sight for the model 1881 rifle.

I have collected old tools for a long while and have always wondered about the photo in the Marlin Firearms book by Mr. Brophy. On page 79 there is a photo with the caption," Cutter Jaw for side cutting pliers that Marlin manufactured by the thousands." My questions to collectors of Marlin...

If you are having problems posting photos, I can help. Send your photos to my email address and I will post for you.
bwatson0568@rogers.com

Here are sgm.mead's photos of the model 1881 http://i.imgur.com/dKpCQu4m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/dKpCQu4m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Za1FyZ4m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pho7K5Cm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/uiiVI2nm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Pq56Vpsm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/cckXY3im.jpg

sgm.mead wrote: ↑Tue Oct 01, 2024 4:11 pm I’ve tried but I can’t figure out how to post them.

If you would like to email the photos to me I can post them for you.

bwatson0568@rogers.com

Sounds like a model 1881. Pictures would help.

I have posted the photos above for Saltz1979. I have already given him my appraisal, both for retail and insurance purposes. I am sure he will welcome other opinions.

Model 93

Model 1888

Here are photos of the Model 1881

This is an awesome post with a lot of information. I recently inherited an 1881 .40-60 that condition wise is similar to the photos in this thread. It is in the 4XXX serial number range. I am trying to confirm the value of it. My Dad had it insured for $1800 but this amount was over 20 years ago. I...