Make: Marlin Firearms Co.
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 338270
Year of Manufacture: 1906 / C&R
Caliber: .33 C.F., .33 Winchester Center Fire
Action Type: Lever Action Takedown Rifle w/ Half-length Mag Tube
Barrel Length: 24", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a V-notch elevator sight that is dovetailed to the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present). The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight. The Marlin Safety marking is pushed forward. The tapped holes are factory.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth walnut with capped forearm, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered hard rubber Marlin buttplate. There are sling eyelets front and rear. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There are some areas of finish wear and dark discoloration. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Colored
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is light erosion scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Strongest finish is in the barrel with good blue along the top of the magazine tube. The receiver has some scattered color and figuring with most surfaces muted or gone to a mottled patina. There is some scattered light surface oxidation. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool-marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is the original Model 1895 that was in production from 1895 until 1915. The Model 1895 was the mechanical twin of the Model 1893 only made with larger dimensions to accommodate the larger rounds. This example has a 24” round barrel chambered for .33 W.C.F. cartridge, which Marlin left out the W since they were not very fond of Winchester at the time. This rifle is a representation of early, quality Marlin manufacturing. With a more than decent bore, much of its original metal finish, and strong mechanics, it will make a great addition to a Marlin or Antique lever-action rifle collection.
