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Exceptional and Historically Interesting Special Order Marlin Model 1894P (Ported) Rifle, 44 Magnum, With Letter Of Provenance Guns International #: 103039430 Seller's Inventory #: FA0099 Category: Marlin Rifles - JM - Marlin Rifles Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: RGB Classics - Firearms, Accoutraments, Books Member Since: 9/26/18 First Name: Randy Last Name: Bimson State: Iowa Zip: 52402 Country: United States Phone: (203) 917-7383 Number of Active Listings: 1 Total Number of Listings: 1 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. A conditional three-day inspection period is offered, please read and understand the details of my return policy as outlined in the product description. More importantly, our reputation rides on every sale and we do our utmost to provide a detailed description and sharp photos of the highlights and also of any know flaw(s) of the product offered so you are assured that what you purchase is what you will receive. Return privilege is null and void if the firearm has been transferred from the receiving FFL holder to the buyer. We recommend that a rifle or shotgun with factory-original boxes be shipped in a hardshell gun case. We will provide a hardshell at nominal cost to the buyer if requested. Payment Types Accepted: Bank Wire Transfers, USPS Postal Money Order, or personal check. All shipments held until the check clears my bank. Visa accepted with a 5% service fee. About Us: I am not an FFL dealer, I am collector, retired from a career that spanned 51 years in the firearms and ammunition industry, on both sides of the U.S. / Canada border. I am an accredited journeyman gunsmith, mechanical design engineer, appraiser of firearms and accoutrements, and contributing editor to two industry journals. My field of interest is firearms and accoutrements that are unique in technical design, historically details, or with their own story to tell. Description: Offered for sale is an exceptional and historically interesting JM-proofed Marlin Model 1894P (ported) chambered in 44 Remington Magnum. Designed as the little brother to the Marlin Model 1895 45/70 Guide Gun and 444 Marlin Outfitter, the Model 1894P was introduced in 2000 and discontinued in 2002. I took delivery of the rifle, new, in December of 2001. The included letter of provenance and accompanying invoice show this rifle as being a “special order” handled by Marlin for delivery through an FFL for an industry “friend of Marlin”.  The rifle features upgraded feather-crotch grained black walnut stock; a trigger factory set to break as crisp as a glass rod at three pounds – no creep there; and the action components received some additional hand fitting by the folks at the Marlin North Haven, CT factory, before being shipped to the buyer’s FFL to insure exceptionally smooth function.  As delivered from the factory the rifle features a 16 ¼-inch ported barrel with deep-cut Ballard-type rifling, noted for giving very good accuracy with either cast or jacketed bullets. The fancy-grained butt stock is fitted with a Marlin ventilated recoil pad, the forearm with a blued steel fore-end cap, and sling swivel studs. The magazine capacity is 8-rounds of 44 Remington Magnum, with 44 Special cartridges being useable if so desired. The semi-buckhorn rear sight and brass-bead front sight provide fast target acquisition, excellent for running deer, black bear, or wild hogs. The solid top receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and the left receiver wall is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight if so desired. Factory advertised weight was 5 ¾pounds and the overall length is 33 ¼-inches making it the ideal camping, fishing, hiking, trapping, and hunter’s companion.  This rifle has never been fired since being delivered from the factory and is complete with original sales invoice, and the original box with all the included paperwork, and factory-supplied accessories: offset (right hand or left hand) hammer spur; cable gun-lock. In addition is an original 2020 Marlin factory catalog which heralds the introduction of the “New Model 1894P” in the Model 1894 Centerfire Rifle section as being based on the Model 1895 Guide Gun and Outfitter concept.    Please note the butt stock has two minor blemishes (documented in the attached photographs) on the right-hand side of the butt stock. The result of being a “safe queen” and have come in contact with the corner of a vault door when being removed from the owner’s vault for its annual inspection and cleaning. One of those “oh shit” moments that as the owner I never forget.  This JM-proofed Model 1894P variation is much sought after by both collectors and shooters and hunters alike. Whether it be for an ardent Marlin collector, or as shooter or hunter’s new best “woods walking” rifle, this is truly an outstanding JM-proofed Model 1894P that will make an exceptional addition to your fine firearm collection.    Seller’s Note: While I have not fired this specific Model 1894P, I personally own similar rifles and  44 Magnum revolvers that are ported and can attest to the fact the porting works. Felt recoil is a subjective thing but in my experience, most have noticeable less felt recoil and the porting also helps to significantly reduce muzzle jump and gets you back on target faster. From the shooter’s prospective any increase in noise is not noticed when hunting, and when target shooting you (should) have hearing protectors on.  That is my subjective opinion.  The Marlin Model 1894P with the factory original box and accoutraments will ship to  the buyer in a Flambeau hard gun case, a free $40.00 value, to  insure it is well  protected during shipping. About RGB Classics: I am a collector, not an FFL dealer, with a keen interest in the history, design, and manufacture of firearms, ammunition, and related accoutrements. With a career that spanned over 50 years as a gunmaker, design engineer, and firearms and ammunition industry standards developer, I have had the good fortune to build a collection that includes: high-quality hunting/sport, competition, historical/collectable, and “of interest” firearms and related accoutrements, reloading tools, books, and firearms and ammunition industry advertising materials. Having the privilege of being the steward of these items for, in many cases, decades, it is now time for me to consolidate my collection and offer others the opportunity to own these interesting pieces.  It is my intent that you're purchase meets, or exceeds, your expectations. I endeavor to supply high-definition photographs and detailed descriptions of the products I offer so that you are able to make an informed purchase. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will respond the same day whenever possible. Inspection and Return Policies: The item you are purchasing is from my own personal collection and many of the items I offer for sale are in high-grade condition, in some cases collectables, or one-of-a-kinds, or rarities.  Any time an item is shipped there is the possibility of the item incurring marks or damage from the carrier’s handling or when being "inspected" by the recipient. It is my intent to minimize that exposure to the items I sell. I have an exceptional reputation, and I endeavor to supply you, the buyer, with photographs and descriptions that detail the good, and the flaws, in the items I offer for sale. To facilitate that goal, I pay particular attention to packaging to ensure your purchase arrives as you see it in the photos here.  Firearms: I offer a three-day inspection and return policy under the following conditions:  It is the responsibility of the Buyer to check your local, state, and federal laws before purchasing and confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before proceeding with the purchase.  The inspection period is three (3) calendar days from the day the firearm is delivered to the FFL The firearm must not be transferred/removed from the receiving FFL’s location during the inspection period. Either instance will consummate the  transaction as non-returnable.  This is an inspection period only; the firearm is not to be fired or disassembled.  My written permission is required to allow the buyer to assembly or disassemble a takedown model during the inspection period.  Returns will be allowed only if the condition and cosmetics of the firearm are not as detailed in the description and or attached photos.  As noted above It is our intent that you're purchase meets, or exceeds, your expectations. If you have a concern, please contact me to discuss your concerns and allow us to work towards a mutually agreeable resolution. If you have questions or concerns prior to your purchase, please call me, better to address any concern before the purchase. Non-Firearm Items Including Accoutrements, Reloading Tools, Knives, Swords, Books and Advertising Materials: To insure these items are handled as little as possible I have a No Return Policy. I do not accept returns because of the possibility of cosmetic or physical damage incurred during the “buyer’s inspection” and or the carrier’s handling during shipping, something that is beyond my control. That being said if the item you purchase does not match the description and photos as posted I do ask that you contact me immediately, discuss your concern, and arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution. I wish nothing more than you enjoy the item you have purchased as much we have being the stewards of such interesting items.   Note: Knives and Swords: It is the responsibility of the Buyer to check your local, state, and federal laws before purchasing and confirm his/her right to own any item before proceeding with the purchase.   In the event of a return the Buyer is responsible for initiating the return within four calendar days of my approving the return. The return shipping must be of equal shipping level, including insurance i.e... Priority, Express, Blue Label etc. The Buyer is responsible for shipping cost both ways and also, in the case of a firearm, the return transfer fee from my FFL dealer as I am not an FFL dealer, and the return has to be shipped back to my FFL dealer. Upon the receipt and inspection of the returned gun, I agree to issue a prompt refund, less all shipping, transaction fees and FFL charges incurred by me in shipping the buyer.  The Buyer’s payment for any item purchased from me is agreed to by the buyer as the buyer’s written agreement to the above Return Policy terms and conditions Payment Methods: I accept USPS money orders, bank wire transfers, bank-issued cashier checks, and personal checks. Visa credit cards will be accepted with a 5% service charge.  All payments must clear my bank before any item ships.  Shipping: I ship via USPS or ShipMyGun, the Buyer's choice, unless the Buyer wishes to make other arrangements with me. Your FFL must signed up with ShipMyGun to insure validity of the FFL  licence.  See the ShipMyGun for more details. The  Buyer pays shipping and insurance costs.  Email at rcbimsonmac is the most expedient way to contact me.    Price: $1,995.00 Rifle Caliber: .44 Magnum Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1894-P (Ported) Serial Number: 00027768 Barrel Length: 16 1/4 inches Bore: Ballard-type rifling Condition: As New, Exceptional Metal Condition: As New, Exceptional Wood Condition: As New, Exceptional, minor handling mark as noted Bore Condition: As New, Exceptional Action: Lever Triggers: Crisp three pound pull Stock: fancy feather-crotch grain black walnut Butt Pad: Marlin factory ventilated recoil pad Manufacture Date: 2000 Extras: Letter of Provinance from the original owner; 0riginal factory box; all factory included paperwork, hammer spur, and cable trigger lock; 2020 Marlin catalog