Jun 20, 2006 · Marlin manufactured the 81 from 1937 to 1939. When introduced in 1937, the Model 81 was described by Marlin in their advertisements as follows: A new patented tubular magazine repeater with feeding mechanism that is unique, simple and positive. Holds 25 short, 20 long, or 17 long rifle cartridges.

Mar 20, 2003 · On the barrel it is marked Ranger 103.13. A crossreference under Sears shows this to be a Marlin 81. It appears rather old, it is a tube feed bolt action, plastic trigger gaurd. Has a very nice walnut stock. Also has rear peep sites. The sites look original to the rifle. Does this sound familiar to anyone. When were Model 81's manufactured ...

Aug 10, 2017 · I have a nearly new condition JM marked Marlin 81TS tube fed bolt action .22 S, L and LR with the black plastic stock. A 4-16X44 Center Point AO illuminated reticle target knob scope in Millett Agle Loc mounts tops the rifle. Several local gun shops have told me the whole package is worth $100...

Nov 7, 2024 · This thread is an 81-DL made before tip off grooving for scopes was started, sat on a rack NOS, was bought by me in 1962, and then grooved for me by Marlin, at N/C. The stock is heavy straight walnut.

Mar 3, 2017 · doesn't sound like a DL, but I am not familiar with the western auto marlin made rifles.my 81DL has a walnut stock, hooded ramp style front sight, brass bead, factory sling swivels, black plastic trigger guard, chrome plated bolt, chrome plated trigger, butt stock bullseye. mine is a 1955, so no scope grooves. mine has been D&T on the receiver ...

Mar 19, 2009 · Not really, the people in charge of the Marlin Numerical System evidently were ALL on CRACK!! I've been thinking that for almost a decade. 81/81E - 1937-1940 81C/81DL - 1940-1970/ 1940-1965, Micro-groove barrel added in the early 60s. 781 - 1970, time to change the numbers!! Added a 7 to the 81 series. 881 - 1988, time to change the numbers again!!

Mar 20, 2008 · My 81 DL from the 40s has the stamped steel marlin peep sight, with the barrel sight dovetail blanked. Its shoots s,l,lr and HV with great accuracy. The trigger is easy to tune too. It still wears the Weaver B-4 and Weaver mount I had put on it in 1963.

Feb 9, 2017 · Hey guys, I have a Marlin model 81 that I got from my father when he passed away. It's an AWESOME shooting gun! Very accurate! Anyway, for mounting a scope, all it has are some bolt holes on the side of the receiver.... and it has some old 3/4" mounts. Scope choices for this tube size are VERY limited. I have a cheap Barska 2-7 power scope...

Jun 25, 2004 · I've got a 81 DL in excellent condition. it came with a peep site. Real substantial piece of wood. I put a scope on it by adapting the screw holes for the peep to hold a home-made aluminum scope platform. It isn't the most robust arrangement, but it works and the rifle is very accurate. Casual quarter-sized groups at 50y with a D-6 Weaver scope.

Apr 10, 2019 · Decock the striker unscrew the little screw. Pull the striker and hammer spring and hammer rod. (Not sure at the moment actual names). Push the pin out left to right. Pull the front half from rear half. The extracor is a clip on and must be removed to pull the firing pin. Some of the newer bolts on a Marlin you can rotate the head and separate.