I have a question regarding a Model 1893 that has a serial number of A105. I think it may be from around 1914-15? This is based on information from other requests of the same nature. The gun has a full length magazine, is a 30-30, and has special smokeless steel stamped into the octagonal barrel flat. Can anyone help out a bit?
Thanks.
Marlin model 1893 dates
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Parley Baer
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Re: Marlin model 1893 dates
Sounds like a standard Model 1893 that was made around 1916. I believe the new company started out with serial number A1 so yours is one of the first batch. They do not bring any more or less money than other 1893s.
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