[spookdejur]

Hi, my father in law died and we found this gun but have no idea what it is, can anyone help?

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[Ctholl]

I dont know but that thing is so cool

[rimfirenut]

It looks as though someone has sawed the barrel off and also the stock! It looks like a older bolt action 22lr. Any writing on the barrel??? May bee an old Mossberg???

[sbowers5]

What ever it is as far a manufactor is concerned is of no matter what is is the fact that it is VERY VERY illegal and needs to be destroyed before it get someone in trouble.
Steve

[rebel727]

It's a Marlin model 25.

[txfeller]

I agree with the marlin, but due to the gold trigger I think it's a model 780.

[Big Dog]

I agree with Sbowers - highly ILLEGAL. Destroy it. You don't want to vacation in Club Fed.

If it has any sentimental value, remove the stock and barrel - the action can be restored with new barrel and stock, and become a good rifle again.

[rebel727]

Quote:       Originally Posted by txfeller

I agree with the marlin, but due to the gold trigger I think it's a model 780.

Trigger isn't gold, it's silver.

Send me the mag and bolt before you chunk it.

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by sbowers5

What ever it is as far a manufactor is concerned is of no matter what is is the fact that it is VERY VERY illegal and needs to be destroyed before it get someone in trouble. Steve

Why destroy when you can repair??

Disassemble the barrel & stock from the action.
Trash the stock & grab a thirty-dolla replacement from e-gunparts.com.
Trash the highly illegal short barrel and order a new barrel from e-gunparts.com.
Put it back together with the new parts and you'll have one very nice shooter.

[big boomer]

rebuild it or turn it in, its not worth the 10,000. and 10 year fine and jail.

[dman24]

Looks like a .22 that has had the stock and barrel cut down. Magazine and action look like my old Glenfield model 25. My grandpa has a little gun like that. His uncle or cousin split the barrel somehow. Then cut the barrel down to about 4 inches, and cut the stock down to a pistol grip, or maybe made a new stock. His is single shot, and has not been shot in probably forty years, it is a wall hanger now. I am sure he doesn't know that it is illegal.

[spookdejur]

Thanks to all who helped ID this old rifle. I've ordered some replacement parts to turn it back into a regular rifle. Your help much appreciated. Best Wishes to all.

[paynetrain]

Its a bonified, modified, fortified, bolt action , rip roaring, son of a gun! that would be my guess.

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by spookdejur

Thanks to all who helped ID this old rifle. I've ordered some replacement parts to turn it back into a regular rifle. Your help much appreciated. Best Wishes to all.

Just be sure to go ahead and DISSASSEMBLE IT IMMEDIATELY

You can't get in trouble for it if the barrel & stock has been separated from the action.