Alex
Member
Howdy, I was poking around the local gunshop this afternoon and I picked up an old Marlin bolt action 22 single shot for about $50. The gun isn't in great shape finish wise, but I plan on restoring it and giving it to my wife for Christmas. I've been looking around for an inexpensive single shot 22 for her and this seemed like the ideal candidate.
My question is I don't know how old it is, I'm just kind of curious since it doesn't have a serial number or any model designation. The only markings on it are
The Marlin Firearms Corporation
New Haven Conn. U.S.A-Patented
It also has the markings
22 S L & LR
It looks like either a birch or walnut stock, simple triggerguard, plated trigger and plain steel buttplate. It doesn't look like it's all that new, I suspect at least 50's, but figure someone here should have a better idea. I know it isn't a valued antique, but I'm just curious what it is and any history. Any information would be appreciated.
My question is I don't know how old it is, I'm just kind of curious since it doesn't have a serial number or any model designation. The only markings on it are
The Marlin Firearms Corporation
New Haven Conn. U.S.A-Patented
It also has the markings
22 S L & LR
It looks like either a birch or walnut stock, simple triggerguard, plated trigger and plain steel buttplate. It doesn't look like it's all that new, I suspect at least 50's, but figure someone here should have a better idea. I know it isn't a valued antique, but I'm just curious what it is and any history. Any information would be appreciated.
