Marlin Model 1893 .32-40 Lever-Action Rifle, 30-Inch Octagon Barrel, Side-Eject, Cody-Dated November 1897
This antique Marlin Model 1893 stands out with a 30-inch octagon barrel, side-ejecting solid-top receiver, and period-correct markings, including "MODEL 1893" on the tang and "MARLIN SAFETY" on the receiver. Documented by the Cody Firearms Records Office as shipped in November 1897, this rifle is 128 years old and chambered in .32-40 Winchester with a full-length tubular magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some markings from previous handling and use. It presents in very good condition for its 128 years.
What’s Included
- Certificate of authenticity
The receiver is the classic Marlin solid-top, side-eject design, with the top marked "MARLIN SAFETY" and the tang marked "MODEL 1893." It uses the Marlin Safety two-piece firing pin system and an external hammer with a checkered spur.
The rifle features a 30-inch octagon barrel paired with a full-length tubular magazine, delivering a capacity of 15+1 in .32-40 Winchester. This long-barreled configuration reflects the period rifle setup documented for late 19th-century Marlins.
Sighting equipment consists of a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable open rear sight with an elevator. The straight-grip walnut stock and walnut rifle forend with steel cap are complemented by a crescent steel buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
Cody Firearms Records Office indicates this rifle shipped in November 1897. It is an American-made 1890s example of Marlin’s lever-action line and qualifies as an antique. The combination of clear provenance, classic chambering, and original-style configuration makes this a notable Model 1893.