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MARLIN MODEL 444SS PRESENTED TO LT. COL. WILLIAM S

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
MARLIN MODEL 444SS PRESENTED TO LT. COL. WILLIAM S
BROPHY BY FRANK KENNA, PRESIDENT OF MARLIN FIREARMS. Cal. 444 Marlin. S# 15037758. Bbl. 22" rnd. w/ Micro-Groove rifling. Ramp mounted hooded bead front sight & elevator adj. sporting rear sight. 2/3 Length mag. Blued action has white filled presentation on left side "PRESENTED TO / WILLIAM S BROPHY / BY / FRANK KENNA, PRES. / MARLIN FIREARMS CO. / LONG RANGE MTS. / NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA, OCTOBER 1985". Action has crossbolt safety & hammer extension. Semi beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of presentation grade black walnut w/ segmented fleur-de-lis borderless hand checkering. Stock features hard rubber grip cap w/ white line spacer, Marlin rifle pad & Marlin marked leather sling on QD swivels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: signed letter from Lt. Col. Brophy's daughter regarding this lot. CONDITION: 98% original blue. Stocks have good finish showing sm. marks. Stock shows sm. gaps in fitting between receiver & tangs. Bore is bright w/ sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Lt. Col. William S. Brophy. (19-5587/DS). MODERN. $800-1,200.