Annie Oakley Engraved Presentation 1893 Marlin Sold For $258,750

[Zappa]

This auction just took place last week in Maine:

EXTRAORDINARY MARLIN ENGRAVED 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH GOLD & PLATINUM INLAID DESIGN PRESENTED BY MARLIN TO ANNIE OAKLEY. - James D. Julia, Auctioneers

 

[amm5061]

Holy crap! They even engraved the screw heads! That's not a firearm, it's art!

 

[MAGA99]

That’s a lot of money for a wall hanger

 

[Penniepup1]

Beautiful!

 

[tuna]

It's beautiful, but I'd prefer one of her "working" guns, myself.