Marlin Model 1889 Safety, .38 Winchester cal. lever action rifle.  Serial #37061.  Antique. Good condition.  Rare model that was Marlin's first side ejecting rifle and was only made for a short time as it was replaced by the model 1894.  26" octagon barrel has very nice rifling with some darkness in the grooves, fixed front and replacement white diamond marked flip-up adjustable rear sight.  Also has a tang mounted adjustable rear peep sight.  Marked "Marlin Safety" on top of the receiver and "38 W" on the barrel.  Patent dates of 1887 and 1889.  80% blue finish on the barrel with some high edge finish loss and light marks.  Case colored receiver, lever and hammer are good with wear and fading.  The action operates smoothly.  Walnut smooth wood forearm and stock are in good shape with normal age, wear and some hits.  The stock has a filled in wood plug at the heel (likely from a sling stud) and a section of the wood appears to be repaired/replaced in this area.  Case colored curved steel butt plate.  Super find for you early lever action collectors.  Antique so it can ship directly to you where permitted.