Marlin 455

About the Marlin

The story of the Marlin company started in 1836 in Connecticut, the birthplace of John Mahlon Marlin. As the civil war commenced, he began his working carrier at the Colt plant in Hartford. Five years after the war, he started his own company in New Haven, Connecticut, and named it Marlin Firearms. Between 1870 and 1899 the company produced a manifold of pistols, revolvers, and derringers with one of the biggest strategic moves being made in 1881 when it introduced its first lever-action repeating rifle – Model 1881. Another breakthrough was made by the company with the introduction of the 1889 Model - a lever rifle with a solid top that ejected the empty cartridges out of the side of the receiver. This was the feature that in later years became equated with the term "Marlin Safety". The concept was further utilised in the following years on a .22 rimfire lever-action - Model 1891. That led to the development of Model 39, introduced in 1922, with almost 3 million rifles produced to date. Two years later, a new model was released under the name Model 1893 which was later renamed the Model 1936/Model 36, manufactured up until 1948. It was improved and renamed Model 336 in the same year. For some time, Marlin also produced rifles for Savage as they lacked manufacturing capabilities.

After the death of John Marlin, his two sons inherited the business, and the company went through several ownership changes. It was sold around 1915 to William Bonbright & Co. and Kissell-Kinnicut & Co. - a group of investors associated with J.P. Morgan. Shortly after, A.F. Rockwell became the president of the company and renamed it Marlin Rockwell Corporation in 1916; however, in 1919, John. F. Moran took over. After World War I, the economic decline became apparent, and the company shifted its focus to various other businesses. They manufactured ball bearings, roller bearings, radiators, wires, bombs, and even automobiles. In 1921, a simplified manufacturing line was formed that specialized in the production of sporting firearms and was named Marlin Firearms Corporation. Due to a decrease in sales, the company was put on the auction block in 1924 when it was bought for a small price of $100 by lawyer Frank Kenna.

The after-war years offered new opportunities and the sales gradually improved. In 1949, Model 36 was redesigned and renamed Model 336. It is still manufactured today as one of the most popular lever-action rifles in the world. Additionally, the company pioneered the Micro-Groove rifling which was supposed to allow for better shooting accuracy and was the standard on Marlin rifles up until the 1990s.

In 1956, the company introduced Model 56 which featured a modernised lever design with a short lever throw allowing for fast reloading. The series was later named Marlin 'Levermatic'. Shortly after, Model 57 and a centrefire Model 62 were presented. However, the Levermatic series did not sell too well and was discontinued in 1973. Some of the most recognizable models from that time were Glenfield Model 30, Model 444, and reintroduced Models 1894 and 1895 which are still manufactured today. With new regulations taking place, Marlin added a cross-bolt safety to their rifles around 1983. Numerous models were presented in later years such as Model 700, Model 780, Model 80, Model 7000, Model 2000, Model XL7, and XS7 along with some pump-action shotguns like Models 16, 17, 19 etc.

In 2007 Marlin was bought by Remington Arms, however, the ownership changed again in the following decade. Since 2020, the Marlin is owned by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Over 6 million guns and 150 years later, they carry on Marlin’s legacy of innovativeness and quality.

Marlin 455 Rifle Review

Marlin company is mostly known for its iconic lever-action rifles. However, during the 50s they tried to enter the bolt-action market thus they introduced Model 455 in 1955 which was only manufactured until 1959. Only around 1079 pieces were produced in four years, making the model 455 a rare rifle to come by nowadays.

The rifle comes with a stainless-steel Micro-Groove barrel and the action which is based on FN Belgian Mauser’s design. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for optic mounts and features Lyman 48 receiver sight with adjustable windage and elevation and the ramp front side with hunting bead and detachable hood. Marlin 455 comes with an adjustable Sako trigger mechanism surrounded by a steel trigger guard. The FN Mauser-type safety is positioned on the side of the receiver.

The box magazine, which can hold up to five cartridges, is held in by the steel floorplate. All exposed metal parts are blued for durability. At the end of the stock, there is a plastic butt plate with a Marlin logo stamp.

The possible barrel length for Marlin 455 is 559 mm (22-inch).

Marlin 455, chambered for .30-05 Spr.

Figure 1: Marlin 455, chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/marlin-model-455-bolt-rifle-cal-30-06-186-c-4f741d583b)

Marlin 455 can be chambered for the following calibres:

.270 Win.
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spr.

Marlin 455 receivers come with four holes for mounting purposes, two on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

The receiver of Marlin 455, chambered for .30-05 Spr.

Figure 2: The receiver of Marlin 455, chambered for .30-05 Spr. (https://www.proxibid.com/Firearms-Military-Artifacts/Firearms/Marlin-Model-455-30-06/lotInformation/50771837)

Unfortunately, we were unable to find a better close-up photo of the bare mounting surface for Marlin 455 (no mounts installed). Should you happen to own this rifle and would be willing to send us some photos of the receiver, please contact us. We would gladly accept your help and expand our database accordingly.

A: 21.9 mm

B: 97.15 mm

C: 12.7 mm

BHU: 4 mm

Ø: /

R1: R14/30°

R2: R18

Which Rifles Have Interchangeable Mounts

Two-piece mounts

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Marlin 455. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart.

Remington 798
Kuffstein 2165 Voere
Zastava Mod 70
Parker Hale Safari 1200
Heym SR 20
Mauser M12 (pre-2019)
Gewehr 98
Zastava M48
Spanish Mauser M43
Israeli Mauser

One-piece mounts

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension.

Unfortunately, we currently lack information regarding one-piece interchangeable mounts for the Marlin 455 rifle. Should you have any additional information regarding possible mount matches, please contact us. We would gladly accept your help and expand our database accordingly.

Our Recommendations for Mounts

Detachable Repeatable Mounts

Detachable pivot mounts make attaching and detaching your preferred optic an easy task. This pivot mount made by the German company EAW is repeatable and comes with a thirty-year warranty, making it a suitable choice for Marlin 455.

Picatinny Rails

This Picatinny rail manufactured by the American company EGW is suitable for Marlin 455. It is made of high-quality aluminium and comes with a two-year warranty.

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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About the Marlin

Marlin 455 Rifle Review

Marlin 455 can be chambered for the following calibres:

Which Rifles Have Interchangeable Mounts

Two-piece mounts

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Detachable Repeatable Mounts

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