Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Herb Houze

and 55 in caliber 44/40. Over half of quantity made was purchased by the Bureau County, Illinois, prison and were marked (at the prison) BUREAU COUNTY on the receiver. Values indicated are for such marked specimens. Those without the County markings will bring a premium:

5D-040

Values—Very Good $2,250

Exc. $4,000

       Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

      Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle. Made c. 1895 to 1917. Total quantity approximately 18,000.

      Calibers 33 W.C.F., 38-56, 40-65, 40-70, 40-82, 45-70 (worth 20 percent premium), and 45-90. Full length tubular magazine standard. Octagon or round barrels in lengths from 26" to 32" (at 2" intervals). 20" also made and scarce. Buckhorn type rear and blade front sights.

      Finish: Casehardened receiver, hammer, lever; blued barrel and magazine. Varnished walnut stocks.

      Serial numbered in the range 131135 to 338279 (through 1906); overlaps with various other models. Barrel marking: MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, CT. U.S.A./PATENTED. OCT. 11. 1887. APRIL 2. 1889. AUG. 1. 1893. Caliber markings at top of barrel near breech. Top of frame marked (before c. 1903) MARLIN SAFETY. Upper tang marked: MODEL 1895. Barrels after c. 1896 marked: SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL.

      The Model 1895 was Marlin’s large hunting caliber rifle and was considered a companion type in the company’s line to the Models 1893 and 1894. Overall design and patents were the same for all three, and the result was an impressive offering to the shooting public. As a collector’s item, the Model 1895 is considered quite scarce and desirable. A variety of special order features were available for it and their presence will add extra values depending on the nature of them and condition of the gun. Included was the take-down feature, unusual barrel lengths (e.g., 20" or 32"), pistol-grip buttstock, etc.

      Standard Rifles. Made through c. 1912 in all calibers above except 33 W.C.F.:

5D-041

Values—Very Good $750

Exc. $3,000

      Lightweight Rifles. Made in 45-70 and 33 W.C.F. (introduced c. 1912) only, c. 1912 to 1917. Weight about 7 lbs. with 22" barrel and half magazine which was not previously available:

       Cal. 33 W.C.F.:

       5D-042 Lightweight Rifle

5D-042

Values—Very Good $625

Exc. $1,500

       Cal. 45-70:

5D-043

Values—Very Good $875

Exc. $2,750

      Carbine: 22" round barrel and full magazine; saddle ring affixed to left side of receiver; carbine style buttplate and sights. Just five were recorded made with a special short 15" barrel (c. 1906) which will bring considerable premium value, however, the status of their legality must be verified (see similar carbines Model 1893 and Model 1894 with short barrels):

5D-044

Values—Very Good $1,500

Exc. $6,500

       Marlin Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle

      Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle. Made c. 1897 to 1917. Total quantity estimated approximately 125,000.