Midget Mag????

[kjeff50cal]

Somewhere I recall a Marlin 22  Mag rifle about the size of the Papouse(sic). I thought that it would be an ideal pack rifle. Right now I have a Henry Mini Bolt that I carry in a sports chair bag (a perfect fit). It is a OK little gun but... at times you need a little more punch. Was this a real gun or just wishful thinking on my part?

Kjeff50cal

[MSP Ret]

Kjeff50cal, you are not imagining it. I do not have a "Marlin Midget Magnum" but I do have a small heavy blue canvas like zipper case w/ carry handles for one . It is emblazoned "Marlin Midget Magnum" in red script. I bought it for $10.00 at a gun store. It was used but like new. I use it to carry 2 barrels and a receiver from one of my H&R Handi rifles, I actually have my .22 Mag Sportster in it now along with a .17 HMR bull barrel. I often wish I could see, shot or even buy a real "Midget Magnum". However both my H&R Sportster in .17 HMR and .22 Mag are capable of shooting ragged one hole groups at 50 yards if I do my part. If you want a great deal with more punch you can buy a Sportster in .22 Mag for $103.62 plus Tax at any Wal-Mart. The process is tedious and cumbersome, frustrating even. I would suggest you try a local gunshop and pay a few bucks more but save yourself the aggravation. Try it I think you will love it, and it is small and light to fit where ever you want it. You can even order it with a "Youth Stock" to make it a bit shorter overall....<><.... :grin: (P.S.- the .17 Mach 2 is due out soon also!!)

[kjeff50cal]

Thank you for your repl(ies) (that is for the others that are sure to chime in). I saw a picture of another one in action... In my neck of the woods we have an Allegator Hunting Season & the perfered method of hunting is more kin to fishing with rifles. The hunter uses something similar to wreaker cable attached to a 1/0 hook with a raw chicken as bait. The baited hook is suspended above a "gator" hole along a bayou a certain height to prevent undersized gators taking the bait. When the gator takes the bait he (or she) is hooked and hunter (or is it trapper) comes along in a boat and literally reels it in and "quiets" it with a rifle shot. Well this gentleman was using a Midget Mag loaded with solid points as his "quieter"  :shock: . It seemed very effective. I don't want to go after that big of game, but if a stray racoon or 'yote came across my path in the woods....

[ken w.]

I have two marlin mod.25mb midgit magnums.One is almost new in box cond't.(no box).The other is in 90% and a shooter.It's kinda hard to shot being so short barreled.It's hard to hold still.If you want to sell your blue case I'd be intrested.

[MSP Ret]

Ken, now you make me feel bad, that case works just slick for my Handi's and Sportsters, I used it today to go to the range. Tell you what. If I do ever think of getting rid of it I'll try to get in touch with you. Have you looked at the cases offered by H&R at thier "store" site on thier website? They look good also....<><....  :grin: (Do you really want 2 Midget Mag's? would you be interested in some sort of a deal involving the Midget Mag you don't want and the case I have?)

[ken w.]

I collect marlins and I should have explained this better.My best friend collects marlin too and I gave him my other 25mb for a old winchester he had that I wanted.I wanted an extra original case just to have.No other reason.Keep your eyes peeled on the auction sites and you will find one.By the way,you can reach me at kfwinkler@adelphia.net if you want to give up that special case.

[MSP Ret]

OK Ken, I have saved your address in case I decide I want to get rid of it....<><.... :grin: (P.S.-being one knowledgable about Marlins and someone who collects them do you have any info you could add to what has been given me already on my old Marlin Model 88-22 tubular feed autoloader ? Thanks just in case, and it is a real shooter!!!)

[ken w.]

There's not much I can tell you about the mod.88.I have 3 mod.89C and each is diffrent.Diffrent stocks,sights,barrel length.I have the big Marlin book,but someone borrowed it for a few days.When it comes back,I'll look it up.

[MSP Ret]

Thanks Ken....<><.... :grin: