Marlin Model 97 Lever-Action Rifle in .22 LR with 26 inch Octagon Barrel (1905-1917)
This Marlin Model 97 is a classic American-made lever-action .22 LR from the 1905-1917 era, featuring a 26 inch octagon barrel and a tubular magazine under the barrel. It retains clear period-correct markings, including the "Marlin MODEL 97" marking on the upper tang and the New Haven, Connecticut barrel rollmark with listed patent dates. With a wood straight-grip stock, external hammer, and open iron sights, it presents as a traditional smallbore Marlin from the early 20th century.
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: This firearm is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Marlin Model 97 lever-action rifle
The Model 97 is marked "Marlin MODEL 97" on the upper tang, and the barrel is rollmarked "Marlin Firearms Co. NEW-HAVEN, CT., U.S.A." along with patent dates: "PAT'D NOV. 19. 1878. APRIL 2.
1889. AUG. 12. 1890. MAR.
1. 1892." These markings help document the rifle's identity and period production details.
This rifle is configured with a 26 inch octagon barrel and a tubular magazine under the barrel, with a listed capacity of 18+1. The action uses an external hammer, consistent with the traditional Marlin lever-gun layout of the era.
Furniture is wood with a straight-grip, smooth (non-checkered) stock and a matching wood forearm. Length of pull is listed at 13.5. The buttplate is a hard rubber, Marlin-marked style.
Sighting equipment consists of open iron sights, including a dovetailed blade front sight and a dovetailed open rear sight with a stepped elevator. Country of origin is the USA, and the manufacture window provided is 1905-1917 (not factory-ledger verified).