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How rare is a Marlin model 57-m(.22mag,lever action)?
Posted on 11/19/16 at 2:40 am
Posted on 11/19/16 at 2:40 am
I haven't been able to find any production numbers on these rifles.
The model 57,which was a .22 lever action,was made for 10 years,with a total production of 34,000,but they had a problem with aluminum receivers cracking,so many of these are gone.
The 57-m,had a steel receiver though,so they didn't have the same problem,and I am guessing that most are still out there,but how many is that?
I have one that is pretty rough,but operates like a dream.The stock has a slight crack,and has carving(not deep,I can probably sand that out) all over it.
All metal is in great shape,but slightly scratched up,no rust whatsoever.
Should I restore it,or leave it alone?
Just found a site,that says production on these was 64,000 or so,almost doubling that of the .22s.It's still not a huge production number.I guess,he question is: How many of these are still out there?
I don't remember seeing many of these,but I haven't always been the most attentive type person on the rimfire stuff.
The model 57,which was a .22 lever action,was made for 10 years,with a total production of 34,000,but they had a problem with aluminum receivers cracking,so many of these are gone.
The 57-m,had a steel receiver though,so they didn't have the same problem,and I am guessing that most are still out there,but how many is that?
I have one that is pretty rough,but operates like a dream.The stock has a slight crack,and has carving(not deep,I can probably sand that out) all over it.
All metal is in great shape,but slightly scratched up,no rust whatsoever.
Should I restore it,or leave it alone?
Just found a site,that says production on these was 64,000 or so,almost doubling that of the .22s.It's still not a huge production number.I guess,he question is: How many of these are still out there?
I don't remember seeing many of these,but I haven't always been the most attentive type person on the rimfire stuff.
This post was edited on 11/19/16 at 4:26 am
Posted on 11/19/16 at 4:35 am to auggie
I collect 22s and have never seen one in person after going to hundreds of shows and shops. Would love to have one
Posted on 1/10/20 at 12:56 pm to auggie
quote:No idea as to how many are out there, but I have one that I bought new in the early-mid 60's. It is without a doubt one of the most accurate rifles I own. Mine is still in like-new condition.
I guess,he question is: How many of these are still out there?
I don't remember seeing many of these,but I haven't always been the most attentive type person on the rimfire stuff.
I took it to the range a couple of years ago to see if the scope was still sighted in - shot a three round cloverleaf group off a bench rest at 100 yards with CCI Maxi Mags and zero cross wind. I certainly don't claim to to any kind of expert with a rimfire rifle, so I know this one is inherently accurate.
eta: I'm pretty sure mine doesn't have a serial number. I looked at the insurance schedule and it says "No serial number." Pulled rifle from gun safe and looked again - no serial number.
This post was edited on 1/10/20 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 1/14/20 at 3:59 pm to auggie
I just went look at my .22 lever action. It’s a Marlin 39-A.
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