MARLIN 88-22

Overview

The Marlin Model 88 (.22) is a vintage semi-automatic rimfire rifle-one of Marlin's earlier .22 designs and a bit more collectible than later mass-produced models like the Model 60. What it isMade by Marlin FirearmsProduced roughly late 1940s-mid 1950s.22 LR caliber (can usually shoot .22 Short & Long too)Semi-automaticTube-fed magazine in the buttstock (holds ~15 rounds) This was an early design that helped lead into later Marlin .22 rifles. Key features24" barrel (longer than many modern .22s)Walnut stock (often nice wood for the era)Early versions had Ballard rifling, later ones Micro-Groove riflingClassic "squirrel rifle" / plinking gun