Offered for sale is a meticulously preserved, single-owner 1988 Marlin Model 30AS chambered in .30-30 Winchester. Manufactured in North Haven, Connecticut, this rifle proudly bears the highly desirable "JM" (John Marlin) factory barrel stamp. Maintained by a single owner since its original purchase in 1990, this rifle remains in an exceptionally high-condition factory configuration. It represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a pristine, pre-buyout Marlin lever action complete with a classic, period-correct optics setup.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co. (North Haven, CT)
Model: 30AS
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action: Lever-Action
Barrel Length: 20 inches with Micro-Groove rifling
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds (Under-barrel tubular magazine)
Production Year: 1988
Serial Number: 12079269
UPC: 02649501016
Features & Configuration:
Optics & Mounting: Equipped with a period-correct Bushnell Sportview scope mounted in classic Marlin see-through "peep" rings, allowing the shooter to instantly transition between the magnified optic and the factory iron sights.
Safety: Features the factory cross-bolt safety (hammer block).
Furniture: Factory-finished hardwood pistol-grip stock and forend secured with the 30AS-specific steel forend cap.
Condition Report:
Metal Finish: The original factory bluing is deep, rich, and remarkably consistent. It displays virtually zero fading, or edge wear, reflecting decades of careful, single-owner storage.
Wood Furniture: The hardwood stock and forend are in extraordinary condition for their age, free of the heavy handling marks, gouges, or safe-kisses typically found on vintage hunting rifles.
Mechanics & Bore: The lever action cycles with traditional JM-era smoothness and locks up tightly. The bore is exceptionally clean, and the Micro-Groove rifling remains sharp and prominent.
Please review all provided high-resolution photographs to independently verify the exact condition, markings, and hardware prior to submitting offers.
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