Marlin 30-30 Model 1893 lever action rifle. Has stamps "30-30", "Model 1893", "Special Smokeless Steel", "The Marlin Firearms Coorporation - New Haven, CONN, U.S.A. Patented". Serial number 213825. All steel and wood in good condition.
Purchased new by my grandfather sometime around or before the turn of the 20th century. Passed on to my dad and then to me.
Dear Chad,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the huge delay with the appraisal.
The presented object appears to be a Marlin 30-30 lever-action rifle. It has the stamps or hallmarks "30-30", "Model 1893", "Special Smokeless Steel", "The Marlin Firearms Corporation - New Haven, CONN, U.S.A. Patented", and the serial number 213825. The serial number indicates that this rifle was made in the year 1901.
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 500 to 800 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
George
Chad,
If it is for sale please let me know, my email is [email protected]
Thanks!
-Nick