Marlin Model 100 / Sears Ranger 103-8 .22 S/L/LR Single-Shot Bolt-Action, 24 in Barrel, Blued Steel, USA (Late 1930s–Early 1940s)
This Sears Ranger 103-8 is the store-branded counterpart to the Marlin Model 100, a single-shot .22 rimfire from the late 1930s to early 1940s. It features a manually cocked rear striker knob, a 24 in barrel with a recessed crown, and classic open sights. The Sears "103" code confirms Marlin manufacture, and the rifle aligns with pre-1968 serial number practices often seen on Marlin rimfires.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting across the finished metal surfaces. Scratches and blemishes are present on the blued metal and the hardwood stock. Rifling is present, though the surfaces show blemishing.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 100 / Sears Ranger 103-8 single-shot bolt-action rifle in .22 S/L/LR
Cross-referenced as the Marlin Model 100, this Sears-branded Ranger 103-8 is a United States-made rimfire from the late 1930s–early 1940s era. The Sears "103" code block denotes Marlin manufacture, and its serial number status is noted as exempt, which is consistent with many pre-1968 Marlin rimfire rifles.
It is a single-shot .22 S/L/LR with a manually cocked rear striker knob and a 1-round capacity. The 24 in steel barrel includes a recessed crown. Operation is via a straightforward bolt-action system.
Construction features include a blued steel receiver and barrel, complemented by a stamped steel trigger guard. The hardwood stock has a straight comb and slight pistol grip profile with an uncheckered finish. Length of pull measures 13.0 in.
Sighting equipment consists of open sights: an unhooded blade front and an adjustable open rear with elevator. The receiver is smooth and ungrooved, without 3/8 in scope dovetails.