[Sarge1965]

I know that you all are very busy, but I have somewhat of a mystery on my hands.

A number of years ago, my grandfather, gave me I have a Marlin Model 80 .22. The only markings on the barrel are as follows: on line one: Marlin Firearms Co. Model 8 on line two: New Haven Conn. U. S. A. 22 S-L-LR. There is no serial number or any patent dates. I took the butt plate off and there is nothing underneath it. The outside of the barrel is badly pitted, but overall it is in good shootable shape. Can you tell me anything about this rifle? Also, I do not have a magazine/clip for it. Can you tell me where I might find a magazine for it?

 

[rugrat]

I cant tell you anything about it but you may be able to find a mag for it either from gunpartscorp or e-sarcoinc. Good luck, I hope you are able to locate one!

 

[neophyte]

Sarge1965: Sir; I know nothing maybe here

https://www.ebay.com/b/Marlin-Model-80-In-Gun-Magazines/177879/bn_7022318710

https://www.lolizoq.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=398041

Marlin Bolt Action Magazine 7-Round RD 22-LR Model 80 780 20 25 Clip Mag NEW

Free shipping over $40.00
SKU:# MA398041

$9.14
In Stock


Marlin Model 80 .22. schematic

 

[Dutch]

The Marlin model 80 is a fine little shooter. It's an old design, dating from 1941. You might be able to spot a date code on the underside of the barrel, which will tell you when it was manufactured.

They are not expensive, even in near mint condition. Mine is good condition and I think I paid $85 for it a few years back. And at $85 I probably overpaid.

Magazines can be had on Gunbroker or ebay or gunsamerica. They are not inexpensive, but you might find a good deal with some patience.

 

[Jim Bridger]

Remington sold Marlin Firearms to Ruger. Ruger and others are picking the dead bankrupt bones of Remington. Marlin Firearms Co. was purchased by Ruger and approved by the courts for 30 Million dollars.

 

[Sarge1965]

Sarge1965: Sir; I know nothing maybe here

https://www.ebay.com/b/Marlin-Model-80-In-Gun-Magazines/177879/bn_7022318710

https://www.lolizoq.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=398041

Marlin Bolt Action Magazine 7-Round RD 22-LR Model 80 780 20 25 Clip Mag NEW

Free shipping over $40.00
SKU:# MA398041

$9.14
In Stock


Marlin Model 80 .22. schematic

Thanks a lot, I went to lolizoq.com and ordered three (3). Sure hope they fit.

 

[rando]

I bought a few Magazines online and also from Bass Pro. The Model 80 may not have a serial # on it if older. I have a few 22 rifles with no serial number. Law didnt require it years ago.

 

[K75RT]

^^^I have a Marlin Model 80DL, it is pre-68 has nsn and it is pre- microgroove rifling..these are nice accurate iron sighted rifle from when we were young...YMMV! Great rifles! When Marlin was in North Haven, CT they made great rifles..as Jim aluded to...when we think of arms today we need to learn their lineage...there are so many variants of make and model it can boggle the mind...trying to nail when a particular vintage piece was made can be daughnting but it can be done.

 

[big shrek]

^^^I have a Marlin Model 80DL, it is pre-68 has nsn and it is pre- microgroove rifling..these are nice accurate iron sighted rifle from when we were young...YMMV! Great rifles! When Marlin was in North Haven, CT they made great rifles..as Jim aluded to...when we think of arms today we need to learn their lineage...there are so many variants of make and model it can boggle the mind...trying to nail when a particular vintage piece was made can be daughnting but it can be done.

All ya need to know is the two-letter code on the underside of the barrel
and thisn tell ya what year it was made.
Hint, the code is NOT the JM in a circle...that's the John Marlin Maker's Mark.

 

[EtherialOne]

My Dad had a Marlin model 80 that he purchased sometime in the late 1950's to 1962 that he gave me before he passed that unfortunately sat in a closet for years and wasn't in the best shape when I got it. Very nice little 22 bolt guns IMO.

Anyway, I got it back to close to it's Original shape and needed a feed ramp and a screw for the feed mechanism (Tube fed) and had good luck finding parts on Numrich.com -

Here's a link to their Model 80 parts, Mag's are showing out of stock, but if you need any other parts they are likely your best bet (I know they've saved my Butt a few times are hard to find parts for older guns!).
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/search#query=marlin 80

Here's a few pics of the before and after of my Dad's old Model 80 for any Marlin Lover's out there!

 

[mauser9]

Looks like ya did a great job on restoring. Looks like a new gun. Well worth the effort. It looks like a solid build to begin with. Too many these days look cheaply made and less solid.

 

[neophyte]

EtherialOne: Sir; another saved family member

 

[runfiverun]

I didn't see any plastic tid bit's and doo-dad's like the new Ruger has.

I'm beginning to think they are designing many of the newer rifles to have a finite life span on purpose.