Marlin XXX Standard Model 1872 .30 Rimfire Tip-Up Antique Pocket Revolver
- Category
- Firearms Handguns
- Classification
- No PAL Required
- Action
- Revolver
- Condition
- Good
- Manufacturer
- Marlin
- Caliber
- (other)
- Sight
- Notched top-strap and blade front sight
- Capacity
- 5
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
- Model
- 1873
Howdy Gunpost. This is a nice little and fair conditioned pocket tip-up revolver, in .30 Rimfire. In the 19th century, XXX was used denote very strong malt liquor. So I think marlin was trying to market in the name that this is a stout little gun. Similarly done by Hopkins & Allen with the naming of their "XL" series of pocket revolvers.
These were made by Marlin from 1873-1887 with a total of roughly 26,000 being made. They are essentially copies of the Smith and Wesson Model 1 1/2's and 2's.
The mechanical condition of this firearm is excellent. The hammer and cylinder function reliably and as intended. Timing and lock up are excellent. The barrel is tight on the frame. This revolver was tuned by my gunsmith too.
The bore is worn but there's some life left in it. There's frosting at the front of the cylinder and the forcing cone. The nickel is mostly present on the frame and the beautiful original rosewood grips are in excellent shape.
The revolver is located in Calgary AB for local delivery or pickup. Or I can ship it nationwide too.
