UNIQUE Marlin 1894 - British Provenance

REALLY UNIQUE British Marlin 1894 in desirable 38 Win (. 38-40 ).  Barrel stamped "Hooton & Jones.  60 Dale St.  Liverpool".  And 4 barrel proof marks:  one looks like a tiny British cross-sword stamp.  Two I can't make out, and on is "08".  Year of manufacture estimated to be 1895-96.  SN 113612.    RBFM - Round barrel, full magazine. Receiver:   Very high % of blue remaining on receiver but uneven wear is evident.  Strong remaining finish on the barrel and magazine, trending towards plumb-brown patina.  Crown is undamaged, has the normal finish wear there.     Original sights.  Screws look good - not buggered up.  Action locks up tight.  Excellent wood, has a nice bit of red in the vintage finish.  Appears to me un-refinished / unsanded:  buttstock fits very well to the metal, color is right.   Butt plate still has finish on it.  Bore bright and shiny, modest amount of remaining rifling.  Dating this rifle:   "According to Brophy the Model 1894 started at serial number 107678 on 07/09/1894."  So this looks an early manufactured rifle. First year.

Quite an amazing find, and in beautiful condition.   Looks she has traveled the ocean, and back.

Lots of pics for prospective buyer.