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Lot 16014:
MARLIN 1895 LTD-II .45-70 GOVT
This is a Marlin Model 1895 LTD I lever action rifle made in 1997 and chambered in .45-70 Government. The rifle is in about Fine-Excellent condition with about 99% of its metal finish remaining. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The .45-70 cartridge has enjoyed a revival in recent years due to the introduction of projectiles such as Hornady’s LeveRevolution which allow it to take advantage of the improved ballistics of a spitzer bullet even in a tubular magazine. This rifle is part of a limited production run from 1997, the beginning of a series of rifles which started with the LTD I and ended with the LTD V, with various barrel lengths, weights and stock styles on each model. The LTD I has a straight grip with an 24? half octagonal barrel. The .45-70 with modern loadings can push a 325gr projectile past 2,000 fps, allowing it to be used for just about any game animal in North America and making it a particularly good round for predators. As great as this rifle would be for hunting, due to its limited production and high condition, it also will be attractive to Marlin and lever-action rifle collectors. The rifle is in excellent condition, showing minimal signs of use and wear. Please see photos.
Condition: Excellent
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