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|Introduction |
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History of
Marlin Rifles |
II.
1895 Models | III.
1895 Variations |
| IV. Outline of Features |
V. Condition |
VI. Diagrams |
Marlin Rifles and Shotguns was established by John M. Marlin who was born in Connecticut in 1836. He served his apprenticeship as a tool and die maker, then during the Civil War worked at the Colt plant in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1870 John Marlin began his own gun business on State Street, New Haven, manufacturing his own line of revolvers and derringers. The outstanding team of inventors he was able to attract (e.g., L. L. Hepburn) developed several firearm breakthroughs and produced enduring models of guns, such as the 1891 and 1893 Marlin models. Today known as Model 39 and 336 respectively, they are the oldest shoulder arm designs in the world that are still being produced. The lever action 22 repeater (now Model 39) even became the favorite of many exhibition shooters, including Annie Oakley. When John Marlin died in 1901, his two sons took over the business and began a diversification program. In 1915, during World War I, a New York syndicate bought the company and renamed it the Marlin Rockwell Corporation. During the war years Marlin became one of the largest machine gun producers in the world for the US and their Allies. After the War, the sporting firearms part of the business became a new corporation, which did not do well and in 1923 was purchased by Frank Kenna. Marlin Firearms was in that family until 2008, when Remington Arms purchased the company.
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About 1895 Marlin Rifle
The 1895 Marlin system was identical to the 1893 rifle invented by L. L. Hepburn, and was also an updated successor to the 1881 and 1889 Marlin rifles. This Marlin lever action rifle was produced starting in 1895 with 5,304 guns produced through 1906 (of which only 205 were carbines), and 18,000 manufactured through 1917. The larger receiver, barrel, and magazine made to handle the larger hunting calibers of the day, were the main differences in the 1895 Marlin. The Model was designed utilizing a version of the 1889 action, chambered originally .38-56, and .40-65, .45-70, and the .45-90 caliber cartridges. In 1897 the .40-70 cartridge was added and in 1912 the .33 WCF were added to the list of 1895 cartridges. The gun was available in two different 'Models' and several different configurations. There were also many 'extras' available from the factory that could be added to the gun. The 1895 Marlin was reintroduced in 1972 in .45-70 Govt. caliber, and this appraisal also covers those newer guns. THIS APPRAISAL COURSE WILL PROVIDE VALUES FOR ALL '1895' WINCHESTER GUNS.For a complete outline of the history of Marlin Rifles
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Appraisals
To determine the value of your firearm, you must first analyze it carefully.
There will be sufficient information in this course to accurately price and
generally date
your 1895 Marlin rifle. As you go through the process fill in
appropriate boxes in the right-hand column by clicking the mouse-pointer on the
open circle that is most appropriate.
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As you complete the appraisal, enter the information in the column to the right, then determine the final value |
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There are two distinct Model Configurations of 1895 Marlin rifle, and they can vary a great deal in value. In appraising the gun, you must initially determine your Model Configuration, then if it is a standard or deluxe variety. After selecting the appropriate Model, you will be easily guided through the variations and condition, to the value range. There are also additional informational pages on the history of Marlin firearms.
There are 4 steps to this process.
Step 1: Determine the Model-Configuration of firearm
Step 2: Determine Variations of model type
Step 3: Determine your rifle Condition
Step 4: Determine the Value of your firearm
Click Here to Begin at STEP 1.
|Introduction |
I.
History of
Marlin Rifles |
II.
1895 Models | III.
1895 Variations |
| IV. Outline of Features |
V. Condition |
VI. Diagrams |
