[C/O]

I am possibly going to be coming into possession of a Marlin Safety 30/30 with an octogon barrel. The owner dates it at 1919. My question is can this gun handle modern day ammo? The gun is in great condition , no rust inside or out. The stock is perfect.

 

[loggah]

That rifle should be fine with modern factory ammo, the 30-30 was always a smokeless round. Don

 

[Parley Baer]

Let us know if you get it. By the way how does the owner know it was made around 1919? It could well be, I am just curious.

 

[C/O]

I am not sure how he knows that was the date he gave me.

 

[Leverdude]

Just a FYI they were all "Marlin saftey" rifles. I'd imagine the one you are talking about is a model 1893.

 

[C/O]

Thanks for the info.

 

[C/O]

Does anyone know where I can download a manual for a 1893?

 

[1895Gunner]

Schematic with parts list here.

The 1894 manual should also help.

 

[C/O]

Thank you for the links. What is the best source of info on these guns.

 

[Mike Leck]

Here, and marlincollectors.com, and William S. Brophy's book...

 

[C/O]

Thanks

 

[Leverdude]

A very cool thing is you are going to find that in most instances your 1893 is the same as the guns being made today.