Marlin Model 881 .22 LR Bolt-Action Rifle, 22 in Micro-Groove Barrel, 17+1 Tubular Magazine, 1990 North Haven CT
This Marlin Model 881 is a .22 LR bolt-action rifle built in 1990 with Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling and a 22-inch blued steel barrel. It features an under-barrel tubular magazine with 17+1 capacity, a blued steel receiver, and classic North Haven, CT rollmarks. The hardwood stock carries Marlin hallmarks such as the bullseye inlay, pressed checkering, and Marlin-logo buttplate.
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: The hardwood stock shows heavy scuffing and numerous blemishes. The receiver has minor blemishing. The front sight blade and hood are not present, affecting use of the open sights.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 881 .22 LR bolt-action rifle
- Inner magazine tube with knurled end cap
- Factory inspection/QC decal on fore-end
The 22-inch blued steel barrel uses Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling, paired with a blued steel receiver clearly marked SAFE/FIRE. A North Haven, CT barrel rollmark confirms production lineage. The bore is clean and well-defined per the condition notes.
Feeding is via an under-barrel tubular magazine with a 17+1 capacity. The included inner magazine tube features a knurled end cap for straightforward loading and removal.
Sighting is through open sights: an adjustable rear leaf; the ramped front sight base is present, but the front sight blade and hood are missing. Controls include a two-position safety and a pear-shaped bolt knob for positive manipulation.
The hardwood stock carries distinct Marlin touches: a straight comb, pressed point-pattern checkering, a diamond center motif, the Marlin bullseye inlay, and a Marlin-logo buttplate. The rifle was manufactured in the United States in 1990 and retains its blued finish throughout.