This high condition factory engraved Marlin deluxe Model 1892 rifle in scarce .22 rimfire was manufactured in 1896. The receiver features fine Ulrich style engraved scrollwork on a punch dot background and scroll borders. The left side of the receiver has a circle panel scene depicting a squirrel in a tree. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Marlin legend ending with the March 1, 1892 patent date. The upper tang is stamped "MODEL/1892." The serial number is stamped on the underside of the frame. The top of the receiver is stamped "MARLIN SAFETY" flanked by floral designs. It is fitted with a combination Beach front sight and a dovetail notch rear sight. Mounted on a select grade walnut forearm and pistol grip stock featuring multi-point checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.