Marlin Model 1893 Saddle Ring Carbine .38-55 Win. Lever-Action, Color Case-Hardened Receiver
Built circa 1906–07, this Marlin Model 1893 Saddle Ring Carbine pairs a smokeless-rated 20" round barrel with a 7-round tubular magazine in the less common .38-55 Winchester chambering. Its color case-hardened receiver, side-eject design, and factory saddle ring showcase features sought by collectors of pre-WWI lever guns.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The walnut fore-end displays scattered scratches and marring consistent with field carry; metal surfaces retain visible case colors with honest wear at high spots.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1893 Saddle Ring Carbine in .38-55 Win.
Marlin chambered comparatively few Model 1893 carbines in .38-55, making this example scarcer than the common .30-30 variant. The barrel is roll-marked "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL," confirming it was built for smokeless powder loads rather than black powder pressures.
The receiver, lever, and tang retain original color case-hardening, offering both visual appeal and a hard-wearing surface. Marlin’s side-eject action keeps the top of the receiver clear, which collectors value for its compatibility with tang sights and resistance to debris.
This carbine carries its factory saddle ring on the left side—an authentic detail favored by ranch hands and mounted shooters of the era. The straight-grip walnut stock and matching fore-end present solid fit, maintaining the classic Marlin handling profile.
Serial number 336XXX situates production squarely in the pre-Model 36 period, adding early-20th-century provenance. Overall, the firearm delivers a blend of historical significance, desirable chambering, and ready-to-shoot mechanical condition.