Marlin Model 56

R Serial # NSN. .22 LR caliber lever action rifle with a 24” barrel. The bore is very good, mostly clean with strong rifling with light to moderate fouling. Short throw action with a detachable magazine. The blued metal finish on the barrel is in very good condition showing light muzzle wear with some scattered light scuffs and scratches. The black finish on the alloy receiver is in good to very good condition showing light edge wear with some fine scratches. The lever shows edge wear and thinning and has taken on a brown patina. The plain walnut stock is in very good condition showing a few scattered light scuffs and scratches. Original front and rear sights, the front hood is missing. The stock bullseye is missing. Plastic butt plate. The action works fine. Made from 1955 to 1964. C&R.