A Marlin 1889 .32-20 Safety octagon barrel rifle in good condition (75 - 80 % finish in metal, most of original finish on wood, NO modifications) should be worth about $800.00 to $1,200.00 dollars.
A Marlin model 1889 rifle is valued at between 250-800 dollars for a example with between 10%-70% of its original finish remaining and a half way decent bore.
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yes in most cases it can be interchanged with little or no modification
Your serial number indicates that your Marlin rifle was made in the year 1893.This rifle is a first year made model of 1893,which in the condition that you describe should be valued in the range of 1,000-1,600 dollars.Your barrel should be marked for Black Powder and is considered a Model B.
I have one and it's a 22 caliber.
Your Marlin model 1893 rifle was made in the year 1895,with the serial number that you have provided.
first is a Winchester or a marlin? what calibre? what shape? condition is all important in gun values
With the serial number that you provided,your marlin model 1893 rifle was made by marlin in 1904.
The marlin model 1889 is currently valued at 250 dollars for a gun with 10% original finish remaining ,up to 1550 dollars for a great example with 90% original finish remaining on the wood and metal and a good bore.
The marlin model 1889 is currently valued at 250 dollars for a gun with 10% original finish remaining ,up to 1550 dollars for a great example with 90% original finish remaining on the wood and metal and a good bore.
If you can identify the model number and serial number,then we will be able to date your marlin and help with the value if you include the overall condition of your rifle.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Marlin model 1893 rifle was made in the year 1907.
That would be a model 1889.