Marlin manufactured pistols until 1875, when he began production of Ballard rifles. In 1881, he made his first lever-action repeating rifle for which his company became famous. In recent years, Marlin, along with its subsidiaries Harrington & Richardson/NEF, are now owned by Freedom Group Family of Companies. The 1895 Marlin system was identical to the 1893 rifle invented by L. Hepburn, and was also an updated successor to the 1881 and 1889 Marlin rifles. This Marlin lever action rifle was produced starting in 1895 with 5,304 guns produced through 1906 (of which only 205 were carbines), and 18,000 manufactured through 1917.

MARLIN SERIAL NUMBERS

Here we have a “new” Model 1895, first introduced in 1972 as a big-bore version of the famed Model 336. The introductory model was made from 1972 to 1980 and then they were changed into more modern versions with pistol grip plain wood stocks and pressed in checkering.
The serial number of any firearm. Use of the Offset Hammer Spur 'WARNING: Only use the offset hammer spur on the gun with which it was packed. It will not fasten securely on narrower (1/4') Marlin or Glenfield ham- mers, or other hammers, and could cause a dangerous situ- ation. Because of its solid top, side ejecting receiver, your rifle is ide.

Glenfield Serial Numbers

1883-1906

1883: 4001 6700
1884: 6701 8850
1885: 8851 11300
1886: 11301 15000
1887: 15001 17800
1888: 17801 21500
1889: 21501 30000
1890: 30001 45000
1891: 45001 63250
1892: 63251 80250
1893: 80251 95750
1894: 95751 115000
1895: 115001 133000
1896: 133001 144400
1897: 144401 161200
1898: 161201 175500
1899: 175501 196000
1900: 196001 213000
1901: 213001 233300
1902: 233301 262500
1903: 262501 287300
1904: 287301 310500
1905: 310501 329000
1906: 329001 355300

1948-72

Marlin Serial Numbers 1895 1

1948 E
1949 F
1950 G
1951 H
1952 J
1953 K
1954 L
1955 M
1956 N
1957 P
1957-1958 R
1958-1959 S
1960 T
1960-Aug. 1961 U
Ghost reader for mac. 1961-Aug. 1962 V
1963 W
1964 Y & Z
1965 AA
1966 AB
1967 AC
1968 AD
1969-69
1970-70
1971-71
1972-72

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Marlin 1895 Rifle in 45-90

This is an early antique Marlin 1895 rifle in 45-90. This model was produced from 1895 to 1917 with only a mere 18,000 rifles produced. Of that small number, the 45-90 was the BIG DOG, their largest caliber offered in the company's line of lever actions during the 19th century. Serial ranges for this model start in the 131,000 range (circa 1895)..with this rifle's serial number in the 151,000 range. According to the Brophy book, it was manufactured in 1897 making it one of the few 95's that qualify as a pre-1898 antique. This rifle was found in Wyoming and has a great Western look to it and appears to have had experienced many years of honest use. It features a standard 26' octagon barrel, full magazine, and crescent rifle buttplate.

Overall condition is NRA Antique Good+. The receiver is a mixture of a light grey patina and silvery remains of faded case colors and some very light shadows of mottled colors. The barrel and magazine tube have 15% original faded blue mostly in the protected areas with the balance mostly worn to a silvery grey patina. Nice markings throughout. Upper tang marked 'MODEL 1895'. Top of Frame reads 'MARLIN SAFETY' in script. Left side of the barrel is marked 'SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL'. Marlin Address and 1887, 1889, and 1893 patent dates on top of barrel. Caliber is marked clearly marked '45-90'. Rear sight is the original long style Marlin Ballard semi-buckhorn retaining 50% of its original blue. Front sight is the original Marlin Rocky Mountain with German silver blade that has been trimmed down and rounded off at the back. The wood is in Good+ to VG condition with traces original varnish feathered across portions of both sides of the buttstock and forend. No cracks or repairs. Nice wood to metal fit overall. Bore is in Good+ condition with decent rifling and some scattered light pits. No rings or bulges.

This is a nice example of the most powerful Black Powder lever action Marlin made..this one has everything collectors want..octagon barrel, caliber 45-90, and an antique serial number. This is a very rare and desirable configuration..much scarcer than a Model 1886 Winchester with these features.

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