Model 1881

This rifle was John Marlin's answer to the new demand for repeating arms. "...all ten shots can be fired ordinarily in SIX to SEVEN SECONDS, and by actual timing this has been done IN LESS THAN FIVE SECONDS." - Marlin Fire Arms Co. catalog, 1888

Although this was Marlin's first repeater, by 1888 Marlin was internationally known and won the Australian Centennial Exposition award. This rifle features an octagon barrel with case hardened equipment and a shotgun-style buttstock. Original Marlin 1881 rifle stocks were varnished.

Marlin 1881 Thin Frame Receiver

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Straight Grip/Crescent Style Buttstock for Rifles Chambered in .32/.38

Marlin 1881 Octagon Barrel Forearm

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.40 CALIBER NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

PGW offers these forearms in three barrel calibers. Please select the proper size when ordering.

Marlin 1881 Heavy Frame Receiver , ST/CR Style

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Straight Grip/Crescent Style Buttstock, for Rifles Chambered in .40 or .45

Marlin 1881 Heavy Frame Receiver , ST/SB Style

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NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

Straight Grip/Shotgun-Style Buttstock, for Rifles Chambered in .40 or .45

Marlin 1881 Heavy Frame Receiver , PG/CR Style

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Pistol Grip/Crescent Style Buttstock, for Rifles Chambered in .40 or .45

Note: the lower receiver tang is curved to accommodate the pistol grip of the wood; stock styles are not interchangeable between straight and pistol grip.