Value of ANY gun is based on EXACT make, model, variety and condition. You need a hands-on appraisal.
Depending on condition, a Marlin 1895 lever action in 45-70 sells for $400-$500.
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This can be accomplished by providing the serial number to your Marlin model 1895 lever action 45-70 chambered rifle.
My guess is Stainless Talo Big Lever. The STBL is a limited edition Talo rifle. The STBL is in stainles and sports the larger loop lever. Oddly enough, the barrels have SBL stamped on them but the STBL is not an SBL.
You have one of the variations of Marlin 1895 - the G, GS, S, Cowboy, or Guide Gun. The value depends on which model you have and who you can find to buy it. The prices run from $400 to $700.
At least a few hundred dollars and, depending on condition and features, it may be worth considerably more. The gun should be professionally appraised.
Your Marlin model 1893 rifle was made in the year 1895,with the serial number that you have provided.
While you do not state the model number of your Marlin(model 1888,1889,) this serial number indicates that your rifle was made in the year 1895.
I have a marlin Safety with a ser# 40098. I believe it is a model 1894, do not know the cal. Can you tell me anything?With the serial number 119,755.Your Marlin safety model 1894 rifle was made in the year 1895.The serial number 40098 indicates that this Marlin rifle was made in the year 1890.
The Winchester Model 1895 lever-action rifle was never made in 38-55. However, the Model 1894 lever-action was. The collector value can only be assessed by a visual inspection & evaluation. Old Winchesters are very much like old classic automobiles... the graded condition and factory originality are the key factors in determining what they are truly worth.
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Your model number should be posted on the rifle.If it has worn off do to age and handling then you have 4 choices.First if it is marked 30US.then you have a Model 1895 lever action rifle.Second if it is marked 30WCF,then you have a early model 1894 lever action rifle,or a model 55 lever action rifle.Last you could have a model 64 lever action rifle in 30-30 Win.