A excellent piece of firearms history. This Marlin's bluing has turned into a greyish patina over the years, but has an excellent shiny bore and still retains a slight amount of case-hardening to the bolt and lever. The action is very slick.
This antique can be purchased without a licence under Section 58(2) of the Firearms Act 1968 providing it is kept as a “curiosity or ornament” providing it is not fired, if intended to be fired, the relevant licence is required.