Hello
Just pick up a model 1893 38-55 , 26 octgagon , smokeless
Told it was made in 1899 but my research comes up inconclusive by serial #
388967 the 3 looks distorted
Came anyone help me out with the date this was made
And may general value it's in above average condition
Thanks guys Brad
Model 1893 date of manufatucter ??
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Re: Model 1893 date of manufatucter ??
Brad;
The old Marlin records end at 355,500 in December of 1906. With your gun in the 388,000 range, your gun should have been made in mid to late 1908 and maybe even early 1909. With Marlin starting to produce pump action shotguns and rifles, the numbers of lever guns produced each year would have been reduced after 1898.
Value is a tricky thing on something that cannot be seen first hand. You would be well off to check some of the auction sites and see what similar items are selling for. The good news is that your gun is NOT a .30-30. To me and others, that caliber is the kiss of death for a standard gun to a collector.
The old Marlin records end at 355,500 in December of 1906. With your gun in the 388,000 range, your gun should have been made in mid to late 1908 and maybe even early 1909. With Marlin starting to produce pump action shotguns and rifles, the numbers of lever guns produced each year would have been reduced after 1898.
Value is a tricky thing on something that cannot be seen first hand. You would be well off to check some of the auction sites and see what similar items are selling for. The good news is that your gun is NOT a .30-30. To me and others, that caliber is the kiss of death for a standard gun to a collector.
Due to the increasing cost of ammunition, there will be no warning shot!
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Re: Model 1893 date of manufatucter ??
Thank you that make sense
Re: Model 1893 date of manufatucter ??
It's fun to disagree, since this is a subjective forum. The gold standard of collectibles is: rarity and condition. If you have an exceptional model in 30-30 caliber, with rare, special options, it's still a valuable collectible. I don't think "the kiss of death" is necessarily appropriate. The 30-30 caliber was, and is, one of the most popular rounds ever produced. It's historical significance cannot be overlooked. Plus, it's economical to shoot. I wouldn't own a gun I can't shoot. Respectfully added.
Cornhusker Dave