Sears Roebuck Model 46C Levermatic .22 LR Lever-Action Rifle with 20" Micro-Groove Barrel
Produced in the late 1950s–1960s under Marlin house code 103.2870, the Sears Roebuck Model 46C Levermatic pairs a short-stroke cam-operated lever with Micro-Groove rifling, creating a smooth, fast-cycling .22 LR rifle that collectors rarely see today. Pre-1968 manufacture means no serial number, adding another layer of authenticity and appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Blued surfaces show light edge wear, and the walnut-finished hardwood stock has small handling marks. The short-stroke lever mechanism cycles smoothly, and the detachable magazine seats securely.
What’s Included
- One detachable 7-round steel magazine
The Levermatic action is the star of this rifle. Its cam-driven design requires only about a 30-degree lever arc, letting shooters maintain sight picture while operating the action—an uncommon feature among vintage lever guns.
The 20" steel barrel uses Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling with a 1:16 RH twist, known for gentle bullet retention and reliable accuracy with standard-velocity .22 LR ammunition.
An aluminum-alloy receiver keeps weight down while offering a factory-cut 3/8" groove for easy scope mounting, a premium touch for its era. The trigger is gold-washed from the factory—a small but notable cosmetic detail unique to this model.
The hardwood stock features a Monte Carlo comb, pistol grip, and factory sling-swivel studs, giving the rifle a comfortable shoulder fit and ready-to-carry configuration straight from the period showroom.
Sears branding, modest production numbers, and its no-serial-number status together make this Model 46C a sought-after piece for both Marlin and department-store firearm collectors.