Guns International #: 102971233
Seller's Inventory #: 247313

Category - Marlin Rifles - Marlin Rifles - JM

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Marlin Rifles
Marlin Rifles - JM

CLASSIC 1900 mfg. J.M. MARLIN M1892 LEVER ACTION .32 REPEATING Rifle C&R Repeater Chambered in .32 Caliber Center or Rimfire

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CLASSIC 1900 mfg. J.M. MARLIN M1892 LEVER ACTION .32 REPEATING Rifle C&R   

Repeater Chambered in .32 Caliber Center or Rimfire

Here we present a C&R J.M. Marlin Model 1892 Rifle chambered in .32 Caliber, manufactured circa 1900 with a 24 year production run between 1892 and 1916 in New Haven, Connecticut. John Marlin produced his first lever action repeating rifle in 1881. Ten years later, Marlin introduced his first rimfire lever action rifle, the Model 1891, based on a design patented by John Marlin’s collaborator and employee, Lewis Hepburn. It had a solid top receiver and loaded through a gate on the right side, similar to the Marlin Model 1889. The Model 1891 was the gun that Annie Oakley used in her early shooting matches that made her so famous. Her Model 1891 was chambered for .22 rimfire.

The second generation of the Model 1891 was this rifle, the Model 1892. It was produced until 1916, while in 1905 they changed the name of it to the “Model 92”. Basically, this rifle was just an improved version on the Model 1891.

One of the improvements was a modification to the magazine that allowed the .32 Short and .32 Long cartridges to be used interchangeably on the .32 caliber rifles. With the Model 1891, you had to choose one or the other. Originally, the .32 caliber version had the buckhorn front and rear sights, which were not available on the .22s until 1907. The Model 1892/92 in .32 caliber had another interesting feature. It shipped from the factory with a second firing pin so that the gun could be reconfigured to shoot .32 caliber centerfire ammunition. Marlin literature that came with the gun indicated the change could be made without tools so anyone could change the firing pin, making the rifle capable of using centerfire instead of rimfire ammunition. The second pin came in a small bag attached to the lever of the gun.

The overall condition is fine. Must of the original blue finish has been preserved. Strong, crisp action. The bore is bright and nicely rifled. This example sports a solid stock with less than average wear. Sharp markings. The rear peep sight is a wonderful feature.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 24 inches.

Caliber: .32 Rimfire or Centerfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$2000

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Antique: Yes