Marlin Model 80
Marlin Firearms Company · Rifle · Discontinued · 1934
Also known as: Marlin 80, Marlin Model 80C, Marlin Model 80DL, Glenfield 80
Overview
The Marlin Model 80 is an American .22 Long Rifle bolt-action rifle produced by Marlin Firearms from 1934 to 1971. A low-cost repeating sporter and plinking rifle, it fed from an 8-round detachable box magazine and was sold in numerous sub-variants such as the 80C, 80DL, 80E and 80G, becoming one of the most common inexpensive .22 rifles of its era.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2948 g (104.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1092 mm (42.99") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 90 m (98 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 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, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: 8-Round Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Detachable Box Magazine, Open Iron Sights, Grooved Receiver For Scope Mounts
Production
Production years: 1934-1971
Sold in multiple variants (80C, 80DL, 80E, 80G) and as the Glenfield 80 through Marlin's budget retail line.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 1971
Background
For decades the Model 80 was a fixture of American backyards and farm sheds, a plain walnut-stocked .22 that taught generations of shooters the basics of marksmanship at low cost.