Marlin Model 1893 Sporting Rifle Special Smokeless Steel .32-40 Win Lever-Action, 26" Half-Octagon Barrel
This Marlin Model 1893 Sporting Rifle stands out for its early smokeless-era construction, combining a 26-inch half-octagon Special Smokeless Steel barrel with a vivid color case-hardened receiver. Chambered in the classic .32-40 Winchester and built circa 1905–1915, it offers collectors a solid example of Marlin’s transition to stronger alloys and higher-pressure cartridges.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scattered scratches and blemishes on the metal and wood surfaces, along with light areas of rust and pitting. The bore remains clean and shiny.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 1893 Sporting Rifle Special Smokeless Steel (.32-40 Win)
The Special Smokeless Steel barrel was Marlin’s answer to the demands of smokeless powder, providing added strength while retaining the company’s signature accuracy. Its half-octagon profile delivers the classic look of an octagon barrel near the receiver, then transitions to round to save weight toward the muzzle.
Chambered in .32-40 Winchester, the rifle feeds from a 5-round tubular magazine and cycles cartridges through Marlin’s side-ejecting, solid-top action. The exposed hammer offers immediate visual and tactile status for safe handling.
Iron sights include a dovetailed blade front and an adjustable buckhorn rear elevator, giving the shooter practical elevation control without detracting from the rifle’s period aesthetics.
The straight-grip walnut stock features a 13-inch length of pull for a traditional feel. Checkered screws and tight wood-to-metal fit speak to Marlin’s attention to detail during this era.
With production falling in the 418xxx serial range, this rifle represents an important chapter in Marlin history and remains a functional, collectible piece for the shooter who appreciates early smokeless technology.