I would like some idea as to the value of my lever action rifle. It was built for black powder (according to my dad) and the only number I can find on it is on the bottom of the receiver. It displays no model number and the only other thing I can find on it are the makers name and patent numbers and the stamp, "45 GOVT" on top of the octagon barrel.
The number is; 1287
The name on top of the barrel is; "J.M. Marlin New Haven, Conn. USA"
There is a row of patent dates under the name. All of the years are two digit and my eyes are too weak to read all of them.
I am not a collector, this rifle and another are keep sakes from my dad. I have no intention to sell either rifle but am wondering if they are valuable enough that I should store them in a vault somewhere.
The number is; 1287
The name on top of the barrel is; "J.M. Marlin New Haven, Conn. USA"
There is a row of patent dates under the name. All of the years are two digit and my eyes are too weak to read all of them.
I am not a collector, this rifle and another are keep sakes from my dad. I have no intention to sell either rifle but am wondering if they are valuable enough that I should store them in a vault somewhere.