Help with an old marlin

[rpsinsac]

I need any advice I can get on putting a value on a marlin 1893 lever action chambered in 38-55. It has an octagon barrel. I will get pictures up as soon as I can. I would appreciate any help on a value so I can put it up for sale. I know the serial number dates it as 1900.

[Heatseeker]

Not worth much, but out of the kindness of my heart, I will give you $100 to get it out of your way...

In all seriousness, here is what a quick google fu found:

http://www.gunsamerica.com/Search/Category/965/3/Guns/Rifles/Marlin-Rifles/Pre-1899.htm

[surplus-addict]

This may be helpful...

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/32-40-38-55-375-other-great-non-standard-calibers/76143-1904-marlin-1893-38-55-what-she-worth.html

[Flyin Brian]

I'm interested in buying an older Marlin in 38-55. RPinSac if you are looking to sell, please answer my PM.

Thanks!!

[Marcus von W.]

If anyone is interested, I have a nice, restorable, old Marlin Model 1893 (I think) in .22 for sale for $500. Pre-1899 so it is a bona-fide "cash and carry" antique. It needs the wood forend, and the magazine inner and outer tube assembly. There was someone on Gunboards who had one of the magazine assemblies for sale a couple years ago - his alias was M42Dodge or something like that. This is the straight-stock earlier version of the Marlin M39, so those parts might work or be adaptable too.

[Mike A]

What you have is probably an 1892, the ancestor of the 39; there are some differences, but the tube might work, all right. What's the bore like?