There are some light rubs and handling marks. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent condition. The LOP measures 13 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. There is some discoloration around the top tang. Some of the defects are on the forend towards the rear and of the wrist. The stocks show minor handling wear with a few scattered light compressions and draglines. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, enlarged forend, sling swivel studs front and rear, Marlin bullseye in the belly, and a black ventilated rubber Marlin buttpad. The top of the receiver has two pairs of drilled and tapped holes, only one hole is filled. The rear sight is a flip-up “U” notched semi-buckhorn sliding elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel.
The riser is cut for a protective hood and has a wide view hood currently installed. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a serrated riser screwed to the barrel. The top tang is marked with the serial number. 45/70 GOV’T.****” with a “JM” proof mark just in front of the receiver. The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. Markings: The right shoulder of the barrel is marked with the Marlin two-line warning. Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
