Original U.S. Marlin Model 1881 Large Frame .45-70 Govt. Lever Action Repeating Rifle Manufactured in 1883, Serial No. 4585 Medals This example is quite nice

This example is quite nice though it most definitely was cleaned of any surface corrosion which removed some of the lacquered finish

with a couple having some wrapping worn away

The cannonball is somewhat rusted

but they appear to be quite old

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Original U.S. Marlin Model 1881 Large Frame .45-70 Govt. Lever Action Repeating Rifle Manufactured in 1883, Serial No. 4585 Medals This example is quite niceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original antique Marlin Model 1881 Large Frame lever action repeating rifle chambered in . 45 70 Government, Serial No. 4585, with a 28" octagonal barrel, full length magazine tube, rear buckhorn sight, and standard dovetailed front sight with nickel blade. This is an exceptionally early example of the design, manufactured in 1883, and is one of the earliest Model 1881 rifles we have handled. It retains a