Marlin model 1895 38-56 lever action

rharri5408 · Post by **rharri5408** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:03 pm

I have a Marlin Model 1895 38-56...26" octagon shaped barrel. It's serial number starts with 173XXXXXXX Any guess on year of make or value?

jorgy · Post by **jorgy** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:56 pm

1898. Value depends on originality & condition. The more closer the gun
is to when it left the factory helps the value. There is a saying among
collectors & that is "Condition is everything". Any alterations adversely
affect the value. The old 1895's models command a premium over the
other models because there is only 5000 listed in the records & because
collectors desire these guns. If you could post a pic on this website I could
help you determine a ballpark figure on the value. It is very hard to give a
value without seeing the gun. Thank you & I hope this helps.

netman · Post by **netman** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:50 pm

Sure, try this site for a database of dates. Just type in your serial number and it will tell you the year.

http://armscollectors.com/sn/marlinlookup.php

netman · Post by **netman** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:52 pm

What years are in those 5000?
Thanks

jorgy wrote:1898. Value depends on originality & condition. The more closer the gun
is to when it left the factory helps the value. There is a saying among
collectors & that is "Condition is everything". Any alterations adversely
affect the value. The old 1895's models command a premium over the
other models because there is only 5000 listed in the records & because
collectors desire these guns. If you could post a pic on this website I could
help you determine a ballpark figure on the value. It is very hard to give a
value without seeing the gun. Thank you & I hope this helps.

jorgy · Post by **jorgy** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:40 pm

from 1895 to serial #350xxx about 1906.

netman · Post by **netman** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:40 pm

I have serial number 2433** & I think that is 1902 from what I have been told. Great that means I have an excellent start on my Marlin collection. Now all I need to do is decide what's next.

Thanks for the information!

regards,
netman

rharri5408 · Post by **rharri5408** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:47 pm

I was wrong , My serial number starts with 170xxxxxx. I will have pictures soon.

netman · Post by **netman** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:58 pm

That serial number is to long to be an old gun or did you just guess at it?

Go to http://armscollectors.com/sn/marlinlookup.php and look at up.

rharri5408 · Post by **rharri5408** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:18 pm

that's just the first 3 numbers.

Marlin Firearms Collectors Association

Marlin model 1895 38-56 lever action

Marlin model 1895 38-56 lever action

Sure, try this site for a database of dates

What is "OLD"

The old 1895's models command a premium

Serial Number to long