Marlin Firearms Corp.???

[Redhand]

Sorting thru some keepers and some that are going to auction and came across this little # Its a magazine fed Marlin Firearms Corp. with the last pat. date 1917. It is stamped 22 long rifle only smokeless and greased. Any comments on this one as far as rarity,worthlessness,keeper?????

[GunHugger]

Model number not on it?

Bolt action or pump?

[old semperfi]

you know we need model number and pictures to give you any idea of value. old semperfi

[Redhand]

It is a straight pull with a small round knobbed charging handle.

[dksac2]

No idea, but it sure sounds like an interesting old rifle.
If it's in good condition and the price is right, I'm sure it would be a good deal.

Old 22's are becoming very collectable due to their lower price.

Lots of people like myself would like to build a collection of old guns but just don't have 3-5K to plunk down on one gun. Most RF's can be had for $500 and under, some are more, but they are still somewhat reasonable even thought 15 years ago, people were almost giving them away. Times have changed.

John K

[GunHugger]

Originally Posted by Redhand

It is a straight pull with a small round knobbed charging handle.

That really wasn't much help at all. ALL Marlin's have a Model Number stamped on the barrel. Look there for one.

BOLT ACTION?

Are you saying it's a bolt action with a charging handle that you pull back?

Does it look like this? My Marlin Model 100 single shot.

[Redhand]

This Marlin I have is a semi-auto,magazine fed rifle. The action would probably be comparable to a Stevens model 87.

[GunHugger]

Ok, we have determined it's a semi auto 22.

It's one of these.

AUTOLOADING RIFLES
Model 50 - 1931-1935.
Model 50E - 1931-1934.
Model A-1 - 1936-1940.
Model A-1E - 1935-1946.
Model A-1C - 1941-1946.
Model A-1DL - 1941-1946.
Model 88-C - 1948-1956.
Model 88-DL - 1953-1956.
Model 89-C - 1948-1961.
Model 89-DL - 1950-1961.
Model 98 - 1957-1959.
Model 99 - 1959-1960.
Model 99C - 1961-1978.
Model 99G - 1960-1965, Marlin Glenfield.
Model 60 - 1960-present, Marlin Glenfield
Model 99DL - 1960-1964.
Model 49 - 1968-1970.
Model 49DL - 1971-1978.
Model 99M1 - 1964-1978.
Model 989M2 - 1966-disc.
Model 989 - 1962-1965.
Model 70 (HC) - 1966-1995, Marlin Glenfield.
Model 989G - 1962-1964, Marlin Glenfield.
Model 990 - disc.


I'll guess it's a Model 50.

The Marlin Model 50, semi-automatic rifle was made from 1931 to 1935. It was the only Marlin semi-automatic rifle to fire from an "open bolt".

Marlin Model 50

[Redhand]

Here is a picture. I don't think it's the model 50. The take down screww is located forward of the mag well. Do you have a picture of your magazine, I've misplaced mine and I'm not sure the one I have in the rifle is the right one. Thanks

[ozo]

I say it's a 'gold toe'......20% cotton, 80% acrylic.

[Redhand]

Ozo, You got that right. Sorry about letting my unmentionables be shown.

[hrf]

Maybe one of the A-1 series. If so, they have magazines (unless you're in NYC!)

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...px?catid=11791