Model 1891 Lever-Action Rifle
Marlin's first rifle designed to fire .22 rimfire; first repeating rifle to accept .22 Short, Long and LR cartridges interchangeably. Chambered for .32 rimfire and centerfire. The 24" octagonal barrel is standard, with buckhorn rear and blade front sights. Finish blued, with case colored hammer, lever and buttplate. Stock is plain walnut. First variation marked "Marlin Fire-Arms Co. New Haven, Ct. U.S.A./Pat'd Nov.19.1878. April 2.1889. Aug.12 1890" on barrel, with solid-topped frame marked "Marlin Safety". Second variation marked the same with "March 1,1892" added. Approximately 18,650 manufactured between 1891 and 1897.
1st Variation
.22 rimfire only. Side loading. Approximately 5,000 made.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
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2nd Variation
.22 and .32 rimfire. .32 centerfire. Tube loading Model 1891. Later model tangs (3rd variation). NOTE: Add 20 percent for .22 rifle with "1891" stamped on tang. Deduct 50 percent for .32-caliber.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
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