Marlin Model 101
Marlin Firearms Company · Rifle · Discontinued · 1947
Also known as: Marlin 101, Marlin Model 101 Crown Prince
Overview
The Marlin Model 101 is a single-shot, bolt-action .22 rimfire rifle produced by Marlin Firearms from the late 1940s into the 1970s as an inexpensive youth and beginner's plinking rifle. Chambered for interchangeable .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle cartridges, it feeds one round at a time through a simple bolt loaded by hand, with a manually cocked striker for maximum safety awareness during training. Fitted with a Micro-Groove rifled barrel, adjustable open sights, and a hardwood Monte Carlo stock, the Model 101 was prized for its accuracy and near-indestructible simplicity, making it a common first rifle for generations of American shooters.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2040 g (72.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1029 mm (40.51") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 335 m/s (1099 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 145 J (107 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1300 m (1422 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | 6 Grooves, Right-Hand Twist |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Single-Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Micro-Groove Rifled Barrel, Single-Shot Bolt Action, Monte Carlo Pistol-Grip Stock, Grooved Receiver For Tip-Off Scope Mounts, Adjustable Open Sporting Rear Sight, Blade Front Sight
Production
Production years: 1947-1977
Marketed as a low-cost single-shot .22 for youth and beginning shooters; several sub-variants produced over its run.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 1977
Notes
Later production variants included a distinctive ring-shaped bolt handle; the receiver was grooved for tip-off scope mounts.
Background
For decades the Model 101 and its Marlin single-shot .22 kin were the archetypal 'first rifle' sold through hardware stores and mail-order catalogs, teaching countless American children marksmanship and safe gun handling one hand-loaded round at a time.