Extremely rare and unusual special order Marlin Model 1889 WITH 32 INCH OCTAGON BARREL in scarce .32-20 caliber. This example with serial number 34824, was made in 1890. The Model 1889 was made in .32-20; .38-40 and .44-40 calibers. Of these the .32-20 was the least produced with only 15,441 made. Standard barrel length was 24" and only 99 were made (in all calibers) with a 32" barrel. With this, one can conclude that there can't be more than a handful ever made in .32-20 with 32" oct. barrel; and of these there can't be many that exist today. This example shows good lightly aged blue on the barrel. with some minor light freckling. The magazine, which is 28" long was the longest length offered, so all 30" and 32" barrel rifles have this shorter magazine, shows very aged uncleaned blue to brown. Similarly, the receiver is an aged and uncleaned attractive blue/plum. Markings are sharp and the barrel is fitted with buckhorn and blade sights. Fine+ wood with tight wood to metal fit, tight action and strong safety half-cock. The Marlin Model 1889 was the first "modern" Marlin with side ejection. The Model 1889 was only made from 1889 until it was replaced with the Model 1894 in that year. Most Model 1889s saw very hard use on farms, ranches, and with hunters east and west of the Mississippi River. They are a difficult model to find in standard configuration and in any condition. One with the extra long 32" octagon barrel can be sought after by a Marlin collector his whole life without success of ever finding an example. A super rare Marlin almost never encountered. The rifle weighs 8lbs. Serial Number: 34824. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.