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The temptation to at least try a lever action 22 was just too much though.

Nice.

I suspect you will enjoy that greatly!

sakodude wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:14 am I suspect you will enjoy that greatly!

I'm not so sure.
I'll enjoy trying it immensely initially for sure
I'm definitely a bolt 22 guy mainly.
I've kept a few semi- auto 22's but only because they were too accurate to let go.

If it's really accurate yeah I'd have a hard time not keeping it.
If not.....free ride....lol

I do want to see just how quick it is.
Wicked short stroke on these

Zee wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:01 amNice.

Thanks
I even did an almost full picture just for you.

That is a cool find and unique rifle! Another great opportunity to learn something. Thank you. Since it is a Marlin 57 it should shoot lights out.

Wow those command a good price on GB.

JunkCollector wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:27 am

Zee wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:01 amNice.

Thanks
I even did an almost full picture just for you.

Baby steps.

Zee wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:51 am

JunkCollector wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:27 am

Zee wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:01 amNice.

Thanks
I even did an almost full picture just for you.

Baby steps.

Old man steps....they do shorten up the stride.
I'm flat out running

Unmistakably Marlin

Oh man by dads grail! Beautiful rifle

Elk Creek wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 5:35 am Oh man by dads grail! Beautiful rifle

Someone or ones have kept this is near new condition.
If really a grail for him you may have to eliminate Sako if it doesn't suit me.

He already called dibbs.
The condition and price warranted trying it.

That’s some nice grain on that stock, is it tapped for a scope?

Chiro1989 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 1:41 pm That’s some nice grain on that stock, is it tapped for a scope?

To me it's just pretty straight grained walnut.
It is set up for a scope base....already have it.
It was even free
Also have a 4x Leopold gathering dust

Nice pickup!!! I love Dept. Store guns. They are a reminder of a better age and real Americana.

Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 2:53 pm Nice pickup!!! I love Dept. Store guns. They are a reminder of a better age and real Americana.

Yup. . .big step up from the reminder I've got. Our local Sears building has been standing empty in its vast parking for 20 years or more while the mothership and/or city come to terms with what's going to happen to it. Condemned for asbestos or mold. Maybe moldy asbestos. I like your .22 better.

I remember going to Sears for ammo.
I Have a decent stockpile of it.

I have A Couple of the bolt action shotguns.
A 20 and 16
The 20 was my go to bunny gun when I had beagles

Levermatic!! Nice stock! Very short lever throw. Basically a lever action model 60. Came out almost a year before the model 60. Typical Marlin, mine shoots lights out!! You will enjoy it. Next up a model 39!!

I like lever action .22s. The first gun I ever bought was a Winchester 250, back in 1964. I still have it. And it's in good shape. When I bought it, new, it had a 1/2" scope on it. I'm thinking about replacing that scope so it looks like it did when I bought it.

I had to look up a winchester 250
I don't remember seeing one before.
Pretty cool gun

Thats really cool

Gave it a quick try/function test today.

I generally won't do a thing with a used gun until after giving it a dirty test. It's my feeling that starting with a dirty test helps show any current problems/issues that may need to be addressed or simply rectified by cleaning.

The results were
It Feeds great
The Firing pin strikes were nice and deep.
The Ejection was mixed.
Where some fired cases wanted to stay in the chamber.
Those that didn't got tossed well.

Light pressure on the right hand side ejector would remove the spent case easily..
It has two one on each side of bolt.

With the grunginess of the ammo I was using.
The dirtiness of the bore/chamber.
I Gave IT a good cleaning after the test and yeah it's been some time since someone ran a brush and patches through it.

Initial impression would be it should run l Iike a Singer now.
For you young uns......that's a sewing machine.

Awesome! Another winner.

Great news. I was pretty sure you’d enjoy it.

That is really cool. I

Free base
Free rings
Had the scopre.
So shoot me.....I like it.

After the initial hiccups think we're ready for fun.