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LJD 12-10-2012 06:10:30 75.251.45.22 Report to Moderator	I've got one. Marlin model 57M Levermatic. 22 mag, holds 15 rounds, 24" barrel and made 1960-69, I have three new Henrys. No where near the build quality as the old Marlins - but still rugged enough and good shooters. [Reply]   [No Email]
WV2cyl 12-10-2012 17:04:47 198.41.52.142 Report to Moderator	Re: Looking for a 22 magnum lever action rifle. in reply to LJD, 12-10-2012 06:10:30   I have the marlin 57, bought it new in "63 have beat it to death, wore finish off in truck, wish I could find the other calibers of it, have a straight 22.   [Reply]  [No Email]
dhermesc 12-10-2012 06:38:00 24.248.193.103 Report to Moderator	Re: Looking for a 22 magnum lever action rifle. in reply to LJD, 12-10-2012 06:10:30   I owned a Levermatic, nice looking gun but the biggest POS of a firearm I've ever owned. Had failure to feed, fire and extract issues the two years I owned it. The reason it looked so good is that it never worked so the previous owner never used it. Finally cut 1/4" of the breech of the barrel and rechambered it and it would finally feed and fire but still had issues extracting sometimes. Sold it and was never so happy to see one gone.   [Reply]  [No Email]
LJD 12-10-2012 08:34:31 75.251.45.22 Report to Moderator	Re: Looking for a 22 magnum lever action rifle. in reply to dhermesc, 12-10-2012 06:38:00   I never had a problem with mine but do not shoot 22 magnums very much. Too expensive. I have two Marlin 39 .22 long-rifle lever-actions they get a lot of use and have never skipped a beat. I've only ever had a problem with one Marlin. My 336 in .35 Remington jams now and then and the bolt gets stuck open. I have a model 36 built in 1936 in 30-30 and although very worn - shoots and works perfect.   [Reply]  [No Email]
dhermesc 12-10-2012 09:07:01 24.248.193.103 Report to Moderator	Re: Looking for a 22 magnum lever action rifle. in reply to LJD, 12-10-2012 08:34:31   Some people love those old Levermatics, but from personal experience I'll never own another. The Marlin I love is the Marlin 882SS in .22WMR. One of the first guns I bought brand new, nice heavy magazine that locks perfectly into place (not like the flimsy feel of the Savage 93) and very accurate. Put a little 3X9X32 scope on it and dialed it once and its only needed tiny adjustments in the last 15 years. If I do my part a nickle will cover the 7 holes at 50 yards.   [Reply]  [No Email]