Marlin Firearms Collectors Association

Do you happen to have a front sight hood for an early Marlin 80 DL?

Got a chance to get out this AM on the range with her. Even from my caffeine fueled body and with some cruddy ammo, (Centurion 40 gr solid, (this ammo is very dirty burning and it seemed from the sound of the report that some serious charge differences were there). I managed dime size groups at 30 y...

Thanks, I didn't buy this rifle as a collector piece just as a shooter. I have a soft spot for old .22s This one is Ballard rifling, so I guess I will just have to be satisfied with pre '53. I hope to get it out and see what kind of accuracy it has soon. just haven't had the time to get out and shoo...

There is also no 2 letter code on the left side of the barrel to try to date it with.

Greetings and hello! Earlier today I went to the local pawn shop and found a model 80 DL. Being a sucker for .22s and especially old ones I grabbed it. The price was right at $75 but I am curious as to the real age. It has no SER# (so pre '64), but there are no other markings on the rifle anywhere. ...