Marlin 1897 CL .22 S/L/LR

Updated September 9, 2026

Marlin "1897 Century Limited" 1997 Centennial Commemorative Lever-Action Rifle – .22 S.L. & L.R. A beautifully preserved piece of American firearms history — the Marlin Firearms Co. Centennial Commemorative, honoring 100 years of Marlin craftsmanship (1897–1997). Overview Offered here is a stunning Marlin 1897 Century Limited commemorative rifle, produced by The Marlin Firearms Co., North Haven, CT, USA, to mark the company's 100th anniversary. This lever-action rimfire rifle is chambered in .22 Short, Long & Long Rifle and features Marlin's famed Micro-Groove barrel rifling for exceptional accuracy. Serial number is clearly stamped on the receiver. Distinctive Commemorative Features Gold-washed receiver medallion featuring a portrait of company founder John M. Marlin, flanked by the inscription "ONE HUNDRED YEARS" Elegant gold-filled banner engraving reading "1897 • Century Limited • 1997" across the top of the receiver Intricately scroll-engraved case-colored receiver, a hallmark of Marlin's limited commemorative editions Secondary gold-inlaid medallion on the opposite side of the receiver depicting a seated wolf/dog motif Barrel address roll-marked: "1897 Century Limited — The Marlin Firearms Co., North Haven, CT, USA — Cal. .22 S.L. & L.R. Micro-Groove Barrel" Classic "Marlin Safety" cross-bolt safety engraved into the receiver tang Stock & Wood Rich, richly figured American walnut stock and forend with deep reddish-brown tone and visible grain figure/chatoyance Hand-cut diamond-point checkering on both the pistol grip and forend for a traditional, high-grade appearance Straight-grip stock with black buttplate/spacer, classic lever-action silhouette Wood-to-metal fit shows minimal handling wear, consistent with a collector-grade specimen Metal Finish Deep, glossy blued barrel and magazine tube, showing strong original finish with minimal handling marks Color case-hardened lever-action receiver preserving crisp engraving detail Curved lever loop, blade front sight, and adjustable rear buckhorn-style sight Condition Overall an attractive, well-preserved commemorative rifle displaying strong original bluing, crisp gold engraving/medallions, and clean, well-figured walnut. A great addition to any Marlin, lever-action, or firearms commemorative collection. Why Collectors Want This Rifle Marlin's 1897 Century Limited commemorative was produced in a limited edition run to celebrate a full century of Marlin lever-action manufacturing — a milestone model prized by collectors of commemorative firearms, Marlin factory rifles, and Americana. With its ornate gold engraving, historic Marlin portrait medallion, and fine Micro-Groove rimfire barrel, this rifle represents both a shooting-grade .22 and a genuine collector's showpiece. Item: Marlin 1897 Century Limited Commemorative Rifle Caliber: .22 Short, Long, Long Rifle Manufacturer: The Marlin Firearms Co., North Haven, CT, USA Action: Lever-action, tube-fed Barrel: Micro-Groove rifling, blued fini

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