[Mike southers]

A friend has a Marlin 1893 with takedown and "Special Smokeless Steel" stamped on it. Wanting to get an approximate date of manufacturer.

 

[Shaun]

Mike its after mine probably the early 1900's or very late 1890's I have a early one with BlackPowder only on the barrel in excellent condition in 32-40 what cal is yours in --- I am doing new wood this year so the original stuff can be preserved and the new stuff I can use the rifler in the field