Marlin No. 20 Pump-Action .22 LR Rifle, 23 in. Octagon Barrel, Takedown, Blued Steel with Walnut Stock
This Marlin No. 20 stands out with its 23-inch octagonal steel barrel, takedown construction using a large knurled receiver screw, and a solid-top, side-ejecting receiver. It retains classic features including an exposed hammer, straight-grip walnut stock with a steel crescent buttplate, and a grooved walnut slide handle. The barrel carries period patent dates and the tang is marked "Marlin No 20," offering clear model identification valued by enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scuffs and wear throughout. It is in good shape for its age. The rear sight appears to be aftermarket. The front sight does not stay oriented straight. A screw is missing from the forend.
What’s Included
- Marlin Firearms Co. No. 20 pump-action .22 LR rifle
The No. 20 features a solid-top receiver with side ejection, an exposed hammer, and a blued steel finish. Its 23-inch octagonal barrel and walnut furniture deliver the characteristic Marlin pump-rifle profile, with a straight-grip stock capped by a steel crescent buttplate and a grooved walnut slide handle.
This model uses a takedown system secured by a large knurled screw on the left side of the receiver, allowing convenient separation for transport or maintenance. It feeds from an under-barrel tubular magazine with a removable inner magazine tube, rated for 15 rounds of .22 Short, 12 of .22 Long, or 11 of .22 LR.
Sighting equipment is the open-sight pattern typical of the series, with a dovetailed front blade and a flat-top rear sight with elevator. The Model 20 is known for this distinctive rear sight configuration; see the Condition section for specific notes on the sights for this rifle.
Markings include a barrel address listing patent dates of Aug. 12, 1890; Mar. 1, 1892; June 8, 1897; and Nov. 29, 1904, along with a tang stamped "Marlin No 20." Made in the United States, this example also measures a 13.5-inch length of pull.