Marble sights

Mike Faires · Post by **Mike Faires** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:02 am

Does anyone know when Marbles started producing the Model 95L sight, I have a Marlin Model 97 (manufactured 1905) with a Marbles Sheard front sight and a Marbles Tang. The barrel dovetail is plugged and I would like to install an appropriatte Marbles sight in that position. The model 95L appeals to me in that it folds down when using the tang sight. Not to mention I have one in hand. However I want to keep the gun in period. Thanks for any help.

Sure-Shot · Post by **Sure-Shot** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:40 pm

According to Old Gun Sights A Collectors Guide, Optional sights for the 1897 or 97 between 1897-1923 were the same as the 1893 and under 1893 only listing for Marbles is a Marble-Sheard Gold Bead front sight and a Marbles Flexible Rear (tang) sight

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:25 pm

Mike,
Not sure if the model 95 was around in 1905, but it was listed in 1930's Marlin parts catalogs as an available sight for Marlin rifles. I sure wouldn't worry about whether it was an option at that time if you want to add it to your 1897. Marbles sights were a often found option on many old Marlins.

Mike Faires · Post by **Mike Faires** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 10:28 am

Thanks for all the help.

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