The exterior shell is worn
as many white veterans recognized their demonstrated patriotism and sacrifices
a copper habaki (blade collar)
This example was also made prior to the introduction of the "Lovell Style" bayonet catch
used as a Confederate acceptance mark about two inches below the trigger guard tang
Original Antique U.S. Marlin Model 1893 “New Safety” .38-55 W.C.F. Lever Action Rifle, 1898 Production, Serial No. 185412 German Machine Guns The exterior shell is wornOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original Marlin Model 1893 New Safety lever action rifle chambered in . 38 55 W. C. F., Serial No. 185412, generally attributed to 1898 production. It has the classic appearance collectors associate with early Marlin sporting rifles, including a 26 inch round barrel, full length magazine tube, solid top side ejecting receiver, adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, and bar style front sight. The rifle displays an