Emporium Auction | January 23, 2025 | Online Only
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 476
Rare First Model 1908 Marble Arms Game Getter Double Barrel Survival Carbine
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
serial number 4845, manufactured from 1908 through 1918, 18 in. over and under barrel configuration, rifled .22 LR upper barrel, .44 caliber smooth bore lower barrel, barrel band blade front sight, right side of chamber stamped "CALIBERS 22 & 44" and "PATENT ALLOWED", the left side of the receiver is stamped "MANUFACTURED BY THE MARBLES SAFETY AXE CO.", "GLADSTONE MICH. U.S.A", " MARBLE ARMS & MFG. CO. SUCCESSOR" and "GAME GETTER", adjustable split rear sight on top of receiver, hammer with pivoted striker for upper and lower selection, sliding trigger guard barrel release, gutta percha "MARBLES TRADE MARK" grip, folding stock, overall 32-1/4 in.
\nProvenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
\nNote: Designed to be a trappers gun with .22 LR over .44 caliber barrel configuration, light and easy to use with a folding stock. Curio and Relic, Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms.
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Private Collection, North Carolina
some handling wear, patina to metal components, some abrasions and dings to barrels, loss of bluing on barrels near receiver, oxidation to metal components, bores in fair condition with some oxidation and frosting, break to left side of grip at screw, held in place with a metal bracket, two solder welds to upper and lower stock arms, stock locking mechanism functions but doesn't lock up tight, possible alteration to rear sight, trigger, hammer and selector appear to function, trigger guard slide release appears to function
