MFC Lever Action 22

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LEVER ACTION

22 RIFLES(Shorts, Longs, Long Rifles)IMPORTANTThis manual contains operating, care and maintenance instructions. To

assure safe operation, any user of this firearm must read this manual

carefully. Failure to follow the instructions and warnings in this manual

can cause accidents resulting in injury or death. This manual should

always accompany this firearm, and be transferred with it upon change

of ownership.

The warranty card attached to the cover must be filled out and mailed

within 10 days of purchase.

WARNING: KEEP THIS FIREARM OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN,

UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS, AND OTHERS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE

SAFE HANDLING OF FIREARMS.

Owner's Manual

WITH5-YEARWARRANTY

LIMITEDWARRANTYANDCE

RTIFICATEOFOWNERSHIP

Toinsu

rewarrantyprotection,

thiscardm

ustbecompletedandmailedwithin10

daysofpurchase.

Model_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

SerialNumber

DateofPurchase

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readtheOwnersManual

andrequestregistrationofmywarranty.

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MARLIN'S PERFORMANCTHE ABOVE WARRA

1. After notice of defect in material and/or workmanship is received by

send instructions for shipment of the firearm; and repairs will be ma

reasonable time after the firearm is received. Cost of shipping, insur

firearm to the company shall be prepaid by the original owner.

2. Cost of parts and labor performed shall be provided without charge b

3. If The Marlin Firearms Company, after receipt of the firearm, determ

workmanship were the result of abuse and/or neglect, or otherwise n

above, Marlin shall notify such owner to that effect and give an estim

shipping and insurance charges, etc. shall be paid by such owner.

4. In the event that The Marlin Firearms Company is unable to make wa

a reasonable time after its receipt, notify the owner to that effect and

replacement of the same model, if then available in its inventory, or t

if feasible, will be made through the store of purchase.

The Marlin Firearms C100 Kenna Drive, North Haven, C

www.marlinfirearms.c

LIMITED WARRAThe Marlin Firearms Com

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANDEFECTS IN MATERIAL & WO

This firearm warranty is good only to the ORIGINAL OWNership with The Marlin Firearms Company at 100 Kenna D

WARRANTY and CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP cardto The Marlin Firearms Company at the above addrepurchase to insure the protection of the warranty. Nand/or workmanship must be received by the companythe date of purchase.

Normal wear, or damage resulting from neglect, abmade or authorized by The Marlin Firearms Company not covered by the warranty.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTOTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE

MFC

P.O.Box248

NorthHaven,CT06473-0903


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To move the safety button to the FIREposition, push it from right to left as far asit will go (See B). A red ring will appeararound the left side of the button as awarning that it is in the FIRE position. Ifthe hammer is pulled all the way back tofull cock, the rifle will be cocked andready to fire.

2.Hammer Positions

A. The Full Cock position of the ham-mer is when it is at its furthest point fromthe firing pin (See C). If the trigger ispulled when the hammer is in this posi-tion, and the safety button is in the FIRE

position, the gun will fire.

FIRE Position

B

B. Your new rifleas a rebounding htrigger is pulled (FIRE position) the ing pin, and rebounds to the tion (See D).

3. To move thRebound/Safety pCock position, fblock safety buttonmer may be movedRebound/Safety pothe hammer in the your thumb. Kee

hammer as you puas you feel the hapressure against your finger from thhammer slowlyRebound/Safety poresume the Full Chammer all the way

WARNING: WhenRebound/Safety mer block safety if the trigger is hemer is struck, the

Full Cock

Rebound/Safety

C

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How to LoadWARNING: Never attempt to load yourrifle with ammunition that does not meetthe cartridge designation stamped onthe barrel. Use only clean, dry, factory-loaded ammunition which conforms toindustry standards.

WARNING: Before loading or firing,always check the bore and chamber to besure they are free of grease, oil, or anyother obstruction. With the action open,and the hammer block safety button onSAFE, look through the barrel to see ifthere is an obstruction. If there is, it must

be removed before firing. Otherwise, per-sonal injury or damage could result.

WARNING: This rifle will not functionproperly unless the inner magazine tubeis locked securely in place.

WARNING: Never add cartridges to apartially loaded tubular magazine.

WARNING: The following procedure is theonly recommended method of loading.

Loading the Maga

Be sure the bolt isthe hammer is in thtion, the hammer band the rifle is poinTurn your rifle upsidinner magazine tu

turning the knurled G). Keeping your muzzle, pull the inntube until the loadin

With the muzzle ratridges into the lotoward the muzzlhave loaded up to (26 Shorts, 21 Lonslide the tube bacslightly to ease parounds. DO NOTDOWN. Then rotaend knob to the inner tube will no

number of cartridgmagazine capacity

Changing hammer position

Unlocking the magaz

G

Full Cock to

Rebound/Safety

E

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Marlin lever action 22 rifles are NOTdesigned for single loading. Always load car-tridges through the tubular magazine as

directed above.Preparing to Fire

With the rifle pointed in a safe direction,completely open and close the lever onetime, and put the hammer block safety inthe FIRE position. Your rifle is loaded,cocked, and ready to fire.

WARNING: If you do not want to fire atthis point, put the hammer block safetyon SAFE, then return the hammer to theRebound/Safety position. (See D).

How to FireWith the hammer in the Full Cock position,and the safety in the FIRE position, and therifle pointed at the target, squeeze the trig-ger. Work the lever fully open and closedfor each repeat shot. Failure to fully oper-ate the lever can result in a jammed action.If you do not fire all the cartridges in themagazine, be sure to put the hammerblock safety on SAFE, and the hammer inthe Rebound/Safety position until you areready to fire again.

What to do if Rifle Fails to Fire

Misfire

If you have squeezed the trigger and thecartridge does not fire, remain in the shoot-ing position, pointing the gun in a safedirection. Count to 10, then unload the riflecompletely. (See How to Unload).

Underpowered Shot

A squib, or underpowered shot, shouldnot occur if the ammunition is clean, dry,and factory loaded. You can normally tellif a shot is underpowered by the unusual-ly low sound it makes.

WARNING: Becaually still be in the completely and, wa cleaning rod to stion. If there is, it squalified gunsmithinjury or damage c

How to Unloa

Note: The inner be locked in place

Keeping your fingeger, with the hamSAFE, and with thedirection, manually

opening and closiare sure the chamempty (See I). Thpletely closed andinsure proper feedcartridges. Then, open position (bolt

Unloading through th

I

Loading the magazine

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chamber, carrier and magazine carefullyto be sure there are no cartridges left.Then check the magazine inspection porton the left side of the receiver (See J). Ifthe magazine is empty, the red followerwill be visible through this hole. If you donot see the red follower, repeat the abovesteps until you do.

WARNING: Remember, always keep themuzzle pointed in a safe direction,because until a visual check has beenmade, you must assume that a live roundremains in the chamber, and/or magazine.

Sighting

Your rifle has been sighted-in and test-fired at the factory. Due to individualshooting characteristics, however, sight-

ing should be range verified.

Vertical Correction (Elevation)To raise the point of impact, raise the rearsight, by moving the sight elevator rearward.To lower the point of impact, lower the rearsight, by moving the sight elevator forward.

Horizontal Correction (Windage)

To move the point of impact to the left,tap the rear sight base to the left. Tomove the point of impact to the right, tapthe rear sight base to the right.

Scope MountingYour rifle is drilled and tapped for scopemounts. They are made by Tasco, Weaver,

and others, and are available through yourlocal gun dealer. You may also orderdirectly from Marlin Gun Service. Call1-800-544-8892 for more information.

How to Clean Your Rifle

WARNING: Never attempt to wipe downor clean a loaded firearm. Follow theinstructions under How to Unload,before cleaning.

To clean the bore from the breechend, follow this procedure.

With the lever closed, the safety on SAFE,and the hammer in the Rebound/Safety

position, loosen theit is floppy in the remove it completfolded cloth on the

Hold the butt sectiolet the left side of cloth (See L). Do nmay have to repeatimes before the twseparate. You cbreech bolt by slidas it will go, and liftcompletes the take

To prevent damagcleaning, hold it dowith a small screwthe same time inseer into the slotted ejector (See O). Th

Magazine inspection port

Loosening takedown

J

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ly until the ejector is locked in position.(Failure to lock the ejector down mayresult in damage to it while cleaning thebore from the breech end.)

The action and bore may be cleanedand oiled while the gun is in this stateof disassembly.

Caution: Before using any solvent orother gun cleaning product, read thelabel carefully to be sure it wil l notdamage either the finish, or any partsof this firearm.

To clean the bore and barrel, use anystandard 22 caliber commercial cleaningrod and cleaning patches. Clean the bar-rel with powder solvent and wipe lightlywith gun oil after cleaning.

Use a very thin coat of light oil duringbelow freezing conditions. A dry graphiteused sparingly is recommended for coldweather lubrication. Condensationdroplets will form soon after the rifle isbrought into a warm room, or the riflemay become wet during inclement weath-er. In an case, all moisture should beremoved. Exterior metal finishes may bewiped down with a slightly oiled cloth.

Pushing ejector down

Turning rivet to lock e

N

O

Breech Bolt

Removing breech bolt

M

Tapping muzzle to separate two-piece receiver

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To reassemble, reverse the takedownprocess described above.

Be sure to release the ejector by turningthe ejector locking rivet so that the ejectorsprings back to its original operating posi-tion (See O). Be sure the breech bolt is asfar forward as it will go. (See P). Do nottouch the lever during reassembly. Becertain that the two receiver parts arecompletely mated, so that both sides aresmooth and flat (See Q & R). Tightentakedown screw.

For long term storage, lightlyoil the bore, bar-rel and action with gun oil. Your rifle shouldbe completely unloaded and stored in a dry,ventilated area. Do not store in a gun case.

Repair InstrucYour firearm has neered and manufwith Marlin's rigid qHowever, any meoccasionally require

Questions regardand serviceability be addressed to Mshould include thenumber and a full ditions and problem

Warranty Rep

Our warranty policyagainst defects in wfor a period of five yechase to the originafront cover of this ma

Guns requiring wareturned to the facthe Shipping and on this page.

Breech bolt forward for reassembly

Right

Receiver parts properly mated.

Wrong

Receiver parts not fully mated.

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IMPO

If you have any qrelating to your nadditional informaor wish to order pacall our CustomService Representathe number listed and 4:30 P.M. (Ethrough Friday.

1-800-5(Tol

Please record the fireof purchase and whe

Serial #: ___________

Date of Purchase:

Purchased From: _

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In case of loss or

information to the

Non-Warranty RepairA competent gunsmith may be able torepair your gun. If not, ship it to the facto-ry, following the Shipping and Handlinginstructions on this page.

After receiving your firearm, we will sendyou an estimate of the repair cost.Repairs will begin upon receipt of yourcheck or money order. If repairs are notpossible, your firearm will be returned.

Shipping and HandlingWhen sending your firearm to the factory,please follow these instructions:

1. Prior to shipping, be absolutely certainthat the firearm is completely unloaded(See How to Unload).

2. Pack your firearm carefully. Use amplecushioning material and a sturdy outercardboard box. Do not ship in a specialcontainer which you want returned.

3. Accessories such as scopes, scopemounts, gun case, quick-detach typeswivels, slings, etc. should be removedprior to returning the firearm.

4. Inside the box, include the following infor-mation: model number, serial number,description of damage or problem, andunder what conditions problem occurs.

5. Keep a record of your serial numberwhen returning a firearm.

6. Clearly mark your return address on theoutside of the box and on your instructionsheet.

7. Do not ship live ammunition under anycircumstances.

8. Ship your firearm via insured Parcel Postor U.P.S. Shipment must be prepaid andaddressed to:

MFC INC.ATTN: SERVICE DEPT.100 KENNA DRIVENORTH HAVEN, CONN. 06473


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The Fascinating History of Mar

Written by the late William S. Brophy, Marlins Senior Technical ManagOfficial Company Historian for many years, this prodigious book detahistory of the Marlin Firearms Co. and its products. The hardboundvolume contains more than 600 pages and over 1000 illus-trations. Must reading for anyone interested in all themodels pistols, rifles and shotguns made by Marlin,and in the story of more than a century of firearmsproduction in America.

For more information, write:

Marlin Firearms Co.

Department OM

100 Kenna Drive

North Haven, CT 06473


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* Restricted availabilityPart sent to qualified gunsmith only** Restricted availabilityParts installed at factory only.

*** Non-restricted availabilityPart may require some final fittsanding or filing.

LEVER ACTION22 RIFLES(Shorts, Longs,Long Rifles)

PARTS LIST

LEVER ACTION 22 RIFLESFor parts prices, call 1-800-544-8892 (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Eastern Time, Weekdays)

Be sure to mention gun serial number when ordering parts

**1. . . . . . Barrel

*2. . . . . . Breech Bolt

***3. . . . . . Bullseye

***4. . . . . . Buttpad

5. . . . . . Buttpad Screw (2)

***6. . . . . . Buttstock

7. . . . . . Carrier Assembly

8. . . . . . Carrier Screw

9. . . . . . Cartridge Cutoff

10. . . . . . Cartridge Cutoff Screw

11. . . . . . Cartridge Guide Spring

12. . . . . . Cartridge Guide Spring Screw

. . . . . . Ejector Base Assembly, Consisting of:

13 . . . . .Ejector

14 . . . . .Ejector Base w/Rivet

15 . . . . .Ejector Base Screw (2)

16 . . . . .Ejector Pin

17 . . . . .Ejector Spring

***18. . . . . . Extractor

*19. . . . . . Finger Lever

20. . . . . . Finger Lever Screw

21. . . . . . Finger Lever Spring

22. . . . . . Finger Lever Spring Screw

ILL. NO. PART NAME

*23. . . . . . Firing Pin

24. . . . . . Firing Pin Retaining Stud

25. . . . . . Forearm

26. . . . . . Forearm Tip

27. . . . . . Forearm Tip Tenon

28. . . . . . Forearm Tip Tenon Screw (2)

29. . . . . . Front Sight Complete

30. . . . . . Front Sight Ramp Base

31. . . . . . Front Sight Ramp Base Screw (2)

32. . . . . . Front Sight Ramp Hood

33. . . . . . Front Sight Ramp Insert

*34. . . . . . Hammer

35. . . . . . Hammer Rebound Strut

36. . . . . . Hammer Screw

37. . . . . . Hammer Spring (Mainspring)

38. . . . . . Hammer Spring Adjusting Plate

39. . . . . . Hammer Spur Assembly

(Includes Parts 40 & 41)

40. . . . . . Hammer Spur Screw

41. . . . . . Hammer Spur Wrench

42. . . . . . Magazine Tube Band

43. . . . . . Magazine Tube Band Pin

44. . . . . . Magazine Tube Assembly

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ILL. NO. PART NAME ILL. NO. PART NAME

45. . . . . . Magazine Tube Outside

***46. . . . . . Pistol Grip Cap

47. . . . . . Pistol Grip Cap Screw

48. . . . . . Rear Sight Complete

49. . . . . . Rear Sight Base

50. . . . . . Rear Sight Elevator

51. . . . . . Rear Sight Folding Leaf

**52. . . . . . Receiver (Left Side)

**53. . . . . . Receiver (Right Side)

**54. . . . . . Safety Assembly

. . . . . . Scope Adapter Base w/Screws

(Not Shown)

. . . . . . Scope Adapter Base Screw (2

(Not Shown)

55. . . . . . Scope Mount Dummy Screw (

56. . . . . . Swivel Stud, Rear

57. . . . . . Tang Screw

58. . . . . . Thumb Screw

*59. . . . . . Trigger

60. . . . . . Trigger Pin

61. . . . . . Trigger Spring

62. . . . . . Trigger Spring Pin

**1

8

***3

***6

5

36

**54

61

22

16

17

14

***1824

39

40

*23

4128

25

4244

29

30

31

32

33

35

***46

47

10

***4

**5360

20

9

37

*34

56

62

*19

*59

57

45

13

*211

50

49

55

7

38

15

51

43

48

15

10 12

55

26

27

28

58

21

**52

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**1 Barrel 102020*2 Breech Bolt 102386

***3 Bullseye 320101***4 Buttpad 417002

5 Buttpad Screw (2) 420590***6 Buttstock 502214

7 Carrier Assembly 5028618 Carrier Screw 302492

9 Cartridge Cutoff 30218910 Cartridge Cutoff Screw 30209011 Cartridge Guide Spring 30229412 Cartridge Guide Spring Screw 302290

Ejector Base Assembly, Consisting of: 50206813 Ejector 10206814 Ejector Base w/Rivet 50216715 Ejector Base Screw (2) 30209116 Ejector Pin 30209817 Ejector Spring 402095

***18 Extractor 202069*19 Finger Lever 10247020 Finger Lever Screw 30219221 Finger Lever Spring 40219622 Finger Lever Spring Screw 302193

*23 Firing Pin 20229924 Firing Pin Retaining Stud 30215225 Forearm 10201726 Forearm Tip 50272827 Forearm Tip Tenon 22042928 Forearm Tip Tenon Screw (2) 32019129 Front Sight Complete N/A30 Front Sight Ramp Base 22113931 Front Sight Ramp Base Screw (2) 32099132 Front Sight Ramp Hood 32024533 Front Sight Ramp Insert 230744

*34 Hammer 10227335 Hammer Rebound Strut 30227436 Hammer Screw 302190

37 Hammer Spring (Mainspring) 42029438 Hammer Spring Adjusting Plate 32017539 Hammer Spur Assembly (Includes Parts 40 & 41) 50237740 Hammer Spur Screw 42019341 Hammer Spur Wrench 42020442 Magazine Tube Band 22012143 Magazine Tube Band Pin 42069844 Magazine Tube Assembly 50252245 Magazine Tube Outside 302223

***46 Pistol Grip Cap 32080847 Pistol Grip Cap Screw 42029048 Rear Sight Complete 50224249 Rear Sight Base 52024150 Rear Sight Elevator 32024251 Rear Sight Folding Leaf 202242

**52 Receiver (Left Side) 102160**53 Receiver (Right Side) 102261**54 Safety Assembly 202183

Scope Adapter Base w/Screws (Not Shown) 202231Scope Adapter Base Screw (2) (Not Shown) 302093

55 Scope Mount Dummy Screw (2) 32049356 Swivel Stud, Rear 42079357 Tang Screw 32039158 Thumb Screw 30229259 Trigger 10224360 Trigger Pin 40209761 Trigger Spring 40209462 Trigger Spring Pin 420397

ILL. 39A

NO. PART NAME Part No.

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