MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE in 44-40

SERIAL NUMBER: 79907 BARREL: 24" CALIBER: 44-40 MANUFACTURED: 1892 to 1893. The Marlin Model 1889 is a historic lever-action repeating rifle known as the world's first side-ejecting, solid-top receiver firearm. Produced from 1889 to 1903 with roughly 55,000 units made, it was marketed as the "New Safety Repeating Rifle". Metal is gray and patina with some bluing showing. Blade style front sight with V notch buckhorn style rear. Hard wood stock and forend. with crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: metal has 30% finish with patina. Bore is frosted with strong rifling. Wood is good with handling and pressure marks. Small chip at the wrist on the top left side. Operates normally. ANTIQUE