Guns International #: 102820082
Seller's Inventory #: 233945

Category - Marlin Rifles - Rifles - American Lever Action

Category
Marlin Rifles
Rifles - American Lever Action

1899 MARLIN M1897 Lever Action .22 RF TAKEDOWN Hunting/Sporting Rifle C&R Blue with Casehardened Receiver In .22 Caliber

Description:
1899 MARLIN M1897 Lever Action .22 RF TAKEDOWN Hunting/Sporting Rifle C&R 
Blue with Casehardened Receiver In .22 Caliber

Here we present a C&R Marlin Model 1897 Lever Action .22 Rimfire Rifle, made in 1899 in New Haven, Connecticut. This rifle had a production run from 1897 to around 1915 (the records are a little sketchy) when the factory retooled for the war effort. After World War I, a few guns were assembled from parts until 1922 when it was re-designated as the Model 39. Sometime during 1905, Marlin changed the model designation on the tang from “Marlin Model 1897” to “Marlin Model 97”. John Mahlon Marlin, founder of the company, served as a machinist with Colt Patent Firearms of Hartford prior to starting his own firearm manufacturing company in New Haven in 1863 during the American Civil War, where he concentrated primarily on production of small, single shot .22 deringers.

The Marlin Golden Model 39A started life as the Marlin Model 1891, the first lever-action rifle ever chambered in .22 Long Rifle and the magazine was loaded through a conventional side gate in the receiver. The tubular magazine was changed to front-loading with the Model 1892, due to the difficulties of receiver feeding the small rimfire round. The Model 1892 gave way to this takedown Model 1897, which became the Model 39 in 1922 and Model 39A in 1939.

This is a nice example of the Marlin Model 97 that would be great for hunting squirrels and rabbits, or just taking out to do a little “plinking”.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish. Excellent, crisp action. The bore is bright and nicely rifled. This example has maintained a solid stock with an average amount of wear. Markings are legible. The rear peep sight is always a great feature.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 26 inches.

Caliber: .22 Rimfire (S, L, LR)

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.

ancestryguns

$2000

#233945
 

Price: $2,000.00                     Buy Now

Curio/Relic: Yes