What Magazine Fits a Marlin 795?

The Marlin 795 takes a factory .22 LR box magazine in two capacities — a 7-round (71900 black oxide / 71901 nickel) and a 10-round (black oxide / nickel). Both are legitimate factory options for the 795: the rifle was designed around the 7-round 71900, and Marlin added the 10-round version later. If you own a 795 and need a spare, a replacement, or more capacity, this guide shows you how to confirm the fit, choose your capacity, and pick the right finish.

What's in this guide

• The magazines that fit the 795
• 7-round or 10-round
• Other rifles that share it
• Black oxide or nickel
• Confirm your rifle
• Frequently asked questions

The magazines that fit the Marlin 795

The Marlin 795 is a semi-automatic .22 LR — one of the most popular plinking and small-game rifles Marlin ever built. It feeds from a detachable box magazine, and there are two correct factory capacities. The original is the 7-round 71900 (ARM580) magazine, built in the USA to the factory pattern for reliable feeding — offered in black oxide as the 71900 and in nickel as the 71901. Marlin later added a 10-round version of the same magazine, which we stock in black oxide and nickel. All four seat in the same magazine well — same rifle, your choice of capacity and finish.

7-round or 10-round?

Both capacities are genuine factory options for the 795, so the decision is about how you shoot — not about fit. The 7-round is the pattern the rifle was originally designed around; it sits nearly flush and stays out of the way from a bench or rest. The 10-round adds three rounds in the same footprint, which means fewer reloads on a longer range string or a plinking session. Many 795 owners simply keep one of each. Both capacities are available in black oxide and nickel, and the finish never affects fit or feeding.

If you want the full compatibility deep-dive — including the lookalike magazines that will not fit and how to avoid a mismatch — see our companion explainer, What Magazine Fits a Marlin Model 795? The Real Compatibility Answer. This page is the quick buyer's reference; that one is the detailed fitment breakdown.

Other rifles that share the 795 magazine

Because Marlin's later .22 autoloaders share a common magazine pattern, the same 71900/71901 (and the 10-round) magazine fits a wide family of rifles beyond the 795:

• Marlin autoloaders: 70, 70P (Papoose), 70HC, 70L, 70PSS, 989, 989M-2, 7000, 7000T, XT-22
• Marlin bolt-actions of the same era: 25N, 880, 880SS, 925, 980, 995, 995SS

If you own more than one Marlin .22 from this generation, there's a good chance they all take the same magazine. See the complete list in Every Marlin Model That Fits Our Magazines.

Black oxide or nickel?

Feeding is identical between the two finishes; the choice is durability and looks. Black oxide is the classic matte finish. Nickel is brighter and adds a bit of corrosion resistance — a nice touch if your 795 lives in a truck or sees damp weather. Both the 7-round and the 10-round come in either finish. There's a fuller comparison in our guide to black oxide vs nickel magazines.

Confirm your rifle before you order

Check that the model number stamped on your barrel reads 795 (or one of the compatible models above) and that the caliber is .22 LR. Then just pick your capacity and finish. If your rifle is a .22 Magnum or your model isn't listed, send us the details and we'll point you to the right magazine. Not sure how the 795 compares to the older bolt-gun magazines? Our 71900 vs 71903 guide lays out the difference.

Frequently asked questions

What magazine does a Marlin 795 use?

The Marlin 795 uses a factory .22 LR box magazine, available in 7-round (71900 black oxide / 71901 nickel) and 10-round (black oxide / nickel). Both capacities are factory options built to the correct pattern, and all four fit the same magazine well.

Is the Marlin 795 magazine the same as the Model 70 magazine?

Yes. The 795 and the Model 70, 70P (Papoose), and 70HC share the same .22 LR magazine pattern in both the 7-round and 10-round capacities.

How many rounds does a Marlin 795 magazine hold?

A factory 795 magazine holds either 7 or 10 rounds — both are genuine factory capacities. The 7-round is the original pattern the rifle was designed around; Marlin added the 10-round version later. Choose based on how you shoot; both fit the same magazine well.

Does the 795 use the same magazine as the older Marlin 780 or 80?

No. The 780, 80, 20, and 25 are older bolt-actions that use the 71903 magazine. The 795 uses the 7-round 71900/71901 or the 10-round magazine. See our 71900 vs 71903 guide for the full breakdown.

Get your Marlin 795 magazine

Shop the 7-round 71900 black oxide or 71901 nickel, the 10-round black oxide or nickel, browse all Marlin magazines, or return to the Marlin Magazine Guide.

About the author. Rob Haversat is the founder of American Rifle Magazines in Naugatuck, Connecticut, which manufactures OEM-pattern replacement magazines for Marlin and Remington rifles in the USA.