22Cal

fireman · Post by **fireman** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:42 pm

I would like any info on a 22Cal rifle that has been in my family for years.
The only numbers I can find are Patent dates starting April 2 1889 Aug 12 1890 Mar 1 1892 Nov 29 1904. Marlin Firearms Co. New Haven, CT, U.S.A is above tha Pat. numbers on the top of the barrel. Also by the site, 22 S.L & S.R. It is a pump action and holds 10 bullets. It works great. Anything you can tell me including possible value would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike

Regnier (gunrunner) · Post by **Regnier (gunrunner)** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:16 pm

Mike;

Since the barrel is marked S. L. & L.R., and has the patent dates you listed, it should be one of the variations of the Model 20. Not all of the patent dates line up with the Model 20 as listed on page436 of Brohpy's book exactly. It should be marked on the upper tang, behind the hammer with the model number.
The Model 20 was made in 3 variations from 1907 to 1922. There is the Model 20, 20A and 20S. There are internal differences that make up the variations. Visually, there will be little or no difference.
It could be a Model 29, which is nearly the same gun as the Model 20. The Model 29 has a 23 inch round barrel and a smooth forearm. The Model 20 has a grooved forearm and either an octagon barrel or a round barrel. The Model 29 was available from 1912 to 1917.
Value will be determined by the amount and condition of the remaining original factory finish on the wood and metal. Without knowing these conditions, it is not possible to give an accurate estimation of value at this time. Sorry...
I hope this helps.

fireman · Post by **fireman** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:00 pm

Thanks gunrunner

It is a round barrel Measures 26 inches from the tip to the hammer. I pulled back the hammer and found "A" stamped under it. My father had sent it out for repair 20 or 30 years ago. I think the wood has been refinished and the front site repaired.

Mike

fireman · Post by **fireman** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:06 pm

By a forearm do you mean the part you pull back? That is smooth.

SteveW · Post by **SteveW** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:37 pm

The serial number will be stamped on the upper left tang. You'll have to remove the stock to see it. There may also be a six-pointed star somewhere on the tang. SW

Regnier (gunrunner) · Post by **Regnier (gunrunner)** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:39 pm

Mike;

You measure the barrel length from the muzzle to the face of the breech bolt. If in doubt, close the action, stick a cleaning rod down the barrel, mark the rod at the muzzle, and measure distance to the line from the end of the rod.
The forearm is the pump action handle, mounted under the barrel. If it is smooth, then it most likely is a Model 29.
I hope this helps.