Marlin Model 81-DL ?s

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anodes

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Below is a repost from Art of the rifle:

Flagstaff Gun Show this last weekend! No exclamation point necessary. Not such a good show.
Anyway... I was able to find a new .22rf rifle, a Marlin model 81-DL. A nice tube fed, bolt action rifle with a nicely shaped walnut stock, 24" bbl and a Redfeild rear micrometer adj. peep sight.
Questions:
No serial number visable, so I assume it's pre-`68?
Does anyone know about this rifle?
Years of manufacture?
Production quantities?
Average values? This one may be >95%.
I'm told the sight alone is worth $80?
Would the DL suffix denote "Deluxe"?

It is a nice rifle with a nice full size stock. I haven't shot it yet, but will soon.

Thanks for any help!
anodes.
 
The Marlin 81DL was manufactured from 1940 to 1965 and sold under both the Marlin and Glenfield names. They were considered an inexpensive "utility" rifle and prices today range from $65 to $90. At 95% yours would, obviously, command the higher range.

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Gunslinger
 
My grandfather just gave me a Marlin 81-DL that he bought 57 years ago. It is in really good shape. I may have it re-finished though. Can anyone tell me anything else about it?
 
I have my grandfathers 80DL. Is it the same rifle except for being clip fed rather than tube. I also have an old peep site moounted as well. Its a splendid shooter, but most important, it was my grandfather's...
 
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