And if the bore is that good as well, that would probably be in the right price neighborhood. It's next to impossible to affix a good price estimate without a lot of seriously good pictures. Hope this helps a little. Best regards. Wind

 

Bore is also very good. Do not have any pictures as of yet - my friend has seen the rifle and described it to me. He is a knowledgeable buyer/owner of many fine guns but does not have the knowledge of Marlins yet. The 1893 is his to purchase but he must give the owner a final answer and buy it by Monday evening or it will be sold to others who have made offers so he asked me to check with our M.O. team for an answer. If he buys it there will be pictures.

GB45

 

If he buys it there will be pictures.GB45

The pictures should probably come before the buying ! Especially if your friend has little knowledge of Marlin rifles. The computer would deliver them real fast. Caveat Emptor.

 

I would say to get it if its as nice as your desciption and it should have some nice vivid case colors on the receiver.Also is it a "special smokeless steel"marked barrel?

 

Does it say 1893 and not 93? For 2 Grand on a 1893 I would expect a near safe queen with case coloring on the reciever and lever. Ive seen really nice examples go for 1300-1500 bucks! Oh and thats on GB! The case should have good color...not like new but... not traces or reminants! The wood should have no repairs, not refinished with serial #'s matching the gun. The butt plate has a ser# also! Fairly flawless wood to metal fit on those original stocks too! The barrel hopefully special smokeless steel with decent to good blue, rollstamps not worn and ledgible. The corners of the octagon not dinged and sharp. Original sights front and rear! Good bore? The full octagon was the most common 1893 made. 38-55 is one of the more desirable calibers. Round barrels or half round half oct are more rare! Its really hard to say without seeing it, but these are some things to look for. It does seem a little high to me, BUT...i'm sure somewhere...somebody...has a beautiful specimen thats been sitting in the family closet for generations! These fine examples are getting extremly hard to come by and are being bought up by collectors! Get em while you can or while you can afford them!

 

I would agree to all the postings above. For that kind of money it would have to be very clean, original, have nice case coloring, and a "smokeless steel" barrel. If he is looking to buy this as a "shooter" I would thing $1,500 is about right. If looking for a "safe queen" investment then $2,000 would not be out of line. There are only so many available and haven't been made in a very long time, and few if any prospects of amy more being made in the future in that caliber. Shenandoah

 

Lou,

Don't forget what you explained to me before as well, about not having any signature plates or anything of that nature attached to the wood.

John

 

Mr. Golfbuddy45: Since no one else mentioned special order features, I thought I'd add my 2 cents since these dramatically increase the price: (1). pistol gripped, instead of straight grip. (2). longer or shorter barrel than normal 26" length. (3). already mentioned 1/2 round, 1/2 octagonal barrel. (3). checkering. (4). select grain/fancy wood. (5). rear tang sight. (6). front globe sight. (7). provenance it belonged to a historical figure.
These features must be factory original. Overall condition of the gun is most paramount.
Good luck! Hang-Fire Hank

 

Mr. Golfbuddy45: Since no one else mentioned special order features, I thought I'd add my 2 cents since these dramatically increase the price: (1). pistol gripped, instead of straight grip. (2). longer or shorter barrel than normal 26" length. (3). already mentioned 1/2 round, 1/2 octagonal barrel. (3). checkering. (4). select grain/fancy wood. (5). rear tang sight. (6). front globe sight. (7). provenance it belonged to a historical figure.
These features must be factory original. Overall condition of the gun is most paramount.
Good luck! Hang-Fire Hank

Yes there are many things to take into consideration!

 

l'm hoping it's got all the special order features and we get to look at goobs of pictures.

 

Hey guys im new to marlin owners ..i just got a 1893 special smokless steel 38.55 on trade for a Taurus 24/7 pro .40 . Im pretty sure i got a killer deal because the gun is in great shape and the bore is still shiny and can see the rifling great. No rust or pitting. Alot of color on the barrel and case!! What do yall think?? Serial number 252*** i think its around 1902. !

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you should be locked up for robbery! that's a nice one!

Hey guys im new to marlin owners ..i just got a 1893 special smokless steel 38.55 on trade for a Taurus 24/7 pro .40 . Im pretty sure i got a killer deal because the gun is in great shape and the bore is still shiny and can see the rifling great. No rust or pitting. Alot of color on the barrel and case!! What do yall think?? Serial number 252*** i think its around 1902. ! View attachment 137329 View attachment 137331 View attachment 137332 View attachment 137334 ]

 

 

GolfBuddy: $2K is TOO much. Have your friend start at 1000.

BBavar: Welcome to MO. Nice rifle!!!

DD

 

Holy thread revival...

but sweet rifle bbavar...

and welcome to the forum!

 

Beware of the famous buyers in waiting threat, that's usually used to make you make a rushed and over valued offer.eh

 

That looks like grandpas gun, wish I know where it was today ??:hmmmm:

 

A Taurus for a Marlin. WOW! There is hope for all of the rest of us that there is a deal to be had. Right time, right place. Congrats!