I picked up an older Marlin .22 single-shot bolt action this weekend, for use as a dispatch gun on the trap line ...
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The rifle is stamped on the top of the barrel "Marlin Crown Prince" under a caricature of a royal crown. It is a single shot with a cocking ring on the rear of the bolt (similar to KSA's Cricket & Chipmunk rifles). Rifle appears to be all original & is in quite good condition, with no visible rust or missing part(s).
Now the really good news ...
After researching the rifle a bit, I discovered that this rifle is actually a special edition of the Marlin model 101 that was made for only 1 year (1959). Production was reportedly limited to 7,166 units. The rifle originally came in a special box that doubled as a carrying case, along with a Marlin rimfire scope & accessory package. While I don't have any of these "extras", the rifle is very light & handy ... just what I was looking for.
The rifle was marked $99.00 on Cabelas' used gun rack in Hamburg, PA. After using my Cabelas Club points on my card, I walked out of the store with the rifle for FREE.
So, whatcha think about my "find"? ...
The rifle is stamped on the top of the barrel "Marlin Crown Prince" under a caricature of a royal crown. It is a single shot with a cocking ring on the rear of the bolt (similar to KSA's Cricket & Chipmunk rifles). Rifle appears to be all original & is in quite good condition, with no visible rust or missing part(s).
Now the really good news ...
After researching the rifle a bit, I discovered that this rifle is actually a special edition of the Marlin model 101 that was made for only 1 year (1959). Production was reportedly limited to 7,166 units. The rifle originally came in a special box that doubled as a carrying case, along with a Marlin rimfire scope & accessory package. While I don't have any of these "extras", the rifle is very light & handy ... just what I was looking for.
The rifle was marked $99.00 on Cabelas' used gun rack in Hamburg, PA. After using my Cabelas Club points on my card, I walked out of the store with the rifle for FREE.
So, whatcha think about my "find"? ...
You found a very good rifle. Take care of her
