Marlin Model 990 Ducks Unlimited Commemorative .22 LR Semi-Automatic Rifle
This limited-run Ducks Unlimited edition of the Marlin Model 990 offers collectors a classic American .22 LR with unique commemorative touches. Built in 1990, it features a bronze DU medallion in the walnut stock, a gold-colored trigger, and Marlin’s Micro-Groove 22-inch barrel. Lightly handled and well cared for, this rifle delivers the practical reliability of the Model 990 while standing out as a scarce fundraising variant produced for Ducks Unlimited.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear; rifling is intact and well-defined.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows light handling marks consistent with careful ownership.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 990 self-loading rifle owner’s manual tag
Marlin produced the Ducks Unlimited Model 990 as a limited fundraising offering, making examples like this one comparatively hard to find. The receiver carries a 3/8-inch dovetail groove for scope rings, while the factory iron sights—a hooded post front and elevation-adjustable rear—remain in place.
At the heart of the rifle is Marlin’s 22-inch Micro-Groove barrel, cut with 16 narrow lands and grooves for uniform bullet engagement and dependable rimfire accuracy. The tube magazine holds 18 rounds, and the blowback action cycles standard and high-velocity .22 LR smoothly.
The straight-comb walnut stock features pressed checkering for a secure grip and houses a bronze Ducks Unlimited medallion on the right side. A gold-colored trigger and blued steel barrel complement the matte-blue alloy receiver, giving the rifle a distinctive two-tone flash without departing from classic Marlin styling.
Weighing about 5.5 pounds with a 13.75-inch length of pull, the Model 990 balances easily for off-hand shooting and small-game work, yet its commemorative status adds clear collectible value for Ducks Unlimited supporters and rimfire enthusiasts alike.