{"product_id":"marlin-97-22-s-l-lr","title":"Marlin '97 .22 (s,l,lr)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Marlin Model 1897 (commonly referred to as the Model 97 after a 1905 naming change) is a classic lever-action .22 rimfire rifle, introduced in 1897 as an improvement over the earlier Models 1891 and 1892.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by L.L. Hepburn, it was Marlin's first takedown .22 lever-action (allowing easy disassembly for transport, popular during the bicycle craze era) and was chambered exclusively in .22 rimfire (.22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle). Production ran from approximately 1897 to around 1915-1922 (with some post-WWI assembly from parts), after which it evolved into the iconic Model 39.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tubular magazine under the barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase-hardened receiver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for straight or pistol-grip stocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe octagon barrel version (often 24 inches standard, with special-order lengths like 26 or 28 inches available) was particularly popular, though round and half-octagon barrels were also offered. It featured open sights (typically Rocky Mountain buckhorn rear and blade front) and was known for reliability and accuracy with standard-velocity ammo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rifles are highly collectible today as precursors to the long-running Marlin Model 39 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24\" barrel \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagazine tube is loose in the dovetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Free to the FFL of your choice!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42527195070541,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_dd149587-d2b4-4240-8662-08fd1de1d719.jpg?v=1766073715","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/marlin-97-22-s-l-lr","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}