Marlin Model 20
Appearance
Marlin Glenfield Model 20 | |
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Type | Hunting rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | Marlin Firearms |
Designed | 1960 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 5 lb (2 kg) |
Length | 41 in |
Barrel length | 21 in |
Cartridge | .22 S-L-LR |
Action | Bolt-action |
Effective firing range | 100 yards |
Feed system | 7 rounds; box magazine |
Sights | adjustable open rear, ramp front sight; receiver is grooved for a scope mount |
The Marlin No. 20 is a slide-action .22 caliber rifle with an octagonal barrel and tubular magazine, bearing patents of August 12, 1890 through November 29, 1904, produced by the Marlin Firearms Co. of New Haven, Connecticut.
It is not the same as the Glenfield Model 20 (Marlin 780). The Model 20 is a bolt-action rifle that fires the .22 S-L-LR rimfire cartridge. Produced by the Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut, it was in production from 1960 to 1966.
Uses
The Model 20 is well-suited for small-game hunting and vermin control, as well as a target practice gun.