{"product_id":"marlin-model-1893-lever-action-38-55","title":"Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action – .38-55","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarlin Model 1893 Lever Action – .38-55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003eMarlin Firearms Company\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: 1893\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .38-55 Winchester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1898\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Lever action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel: Octagon, marked “Special Smokeless Steel”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceiver: Solid-top, side-eject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSights: Original buckhorn rear, blade front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Marlin Model 1893 in correct .38-55 configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal shows honest age patina with no heavy pitting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBore appears serviceable (strong enough for collector\/shooter use)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood is solid with expected wear; visible age crack at wrist (stable, not uncommon on early Marlins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll correct period markings including New Haven address and patent dates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Model 1893 was Marlin’s flagship sporting rifle of the black-powder to smokeless transition era. The .38-55 is one of the most desirable chamberings—popular with hunters and today’s single-shot and BPCR shooters. An 1898 production rifle with Special Smokeless Steel barrel marks is a strong example of Marlin’s early smokeless-era quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Ships Direct Free!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42546271682637,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/562FA1FB-C983-4719-B28D-FDCA9F138E68.jpg?v=1766520193","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/marlin-model-1893-lever-action-38-55","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}