New member, question about a Marlin 1895 in 45-70 with a 31" octagon barrel

[AZ BF]

Hey everyone,

I am new to the forum and I have a question about a gun I just purchased. I have a Marlin 1895 in 45-70 with a 31" octagon barrel. If anyone has any information about this gun I would appreciate it. I had never seen one before, and it popped up on Backpage in my area. I figured I should probably buy it...

[BFPGW]

What's the first two digits of the serial number.
What is the model number roll stamped on the barrel near the rear sight.

[ballistics04]

Welcome from northern NY, nice rifle!

[BloodGroove4570]

Thats Kool,

Dont need to shoot'em, just poke'em in the eye jump on'em and ride'em on home....

J/K, its a nice shootin iron

[AZ BF]

The first two digits are 24, attached is what it says on the barrel near the rear sight. I have also not seen something like that. There is a scope mount behind the rear sight, if the roll stamp is behind the sight I can take off the scope mount and look.

[Eli Chaps]

I'd like to know if you pull that forearm off if that mag tube hasn't been brazed to make it longer. I'd say someone had this made up. Been a few like this show up here from time to time, all custom built. I don't know that Marlin ever made one like that.

Barrel markings?

[LAGun]

Welcome from the Republic of Texas...If you take a look in the "Reference Library" toward the bottom of the forum list and search for your gun you might find a bunch of info...

[AZ BF]

Will do LAGun, thank you.

[AZ BF]

I posted a picture of the barrel markings above, I was told it came from the factory like this. But like you, I am a little skeptical and think it may be a custom.

[msharley]

Hey BF,

Way Cool. Most likely an aftermarket barrel.

Later, Mark