Im on a roll. 2nd Marlin 1888 found

[Safestuffer]

This has been a crazy month for lever actions.

Early in the month it was a Marlin 1888 in. 32W
Then today im picking up a 90% original finish 1926 Winchester Trapper,
And while up picking up the Trapper im also closing a deal on a second Marlin 1888 in .44W that popped up locally.

Funny thing is, three years or so ago I decided I needed a shooter lever action in .32W and started looking for a Winchester 1892 in .32W with a shootable bore.
Since then ive bought three .32W lever actions and three .44 lever actions, three of which are legit "once-in-a-lifetime" guns,
And still haven't come across a decent 1892 in. 32W!

Here's the 2nd 1888 in. 44W that im looking to close the deal on today. Kind of a funny story, I was browsing the Marlin forum when a new member posted this rifle asking for info. Then I was visiting my FFL to talk about Winchesters and he pulls this same Marlin out! It was my FFL that had joined and posted, so its meant to be, apparently.

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[gamekeeper]

Congratulations that a great find...

[marlinman93]

That's a funny, strange coincidence! Glad you got the second 1888!
Can't have too many guns chambered in .32-20 I think. One of my favorite cartridges!