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Marlin Magazine Fitment Guide

Q: What magazine fits a Marlin 795?

A 7- or 10-round .22 LR magazine — the 71900 / 71901 in 7-round, or ARM's 10-round variants. Both are legitimate factory-pattern options; neither is an aftermarket workaround.

Q: What magazine fits the Marlin 922M?

The dedicated 922M 7-round magazine (black oxide or nickel ). It does not interchange with the bolt-action .22 WMR magazines on this page — the 922M uses its own magazine well.

If you own a Marlin .22 LR, .22 WMR, or .17 HMR rifle and the original magazine is lost, cracked, or just worn out, this guide gets you to the exact replacement. American Rifle Magazines builds every one of these magazines in the USA in Naugatuck, Connecticut, to the original Marlin factory pattern — not an imported copy. Use the charts below to match your model, then order direct.

Find your model number first

Every fitment question starts the same way: what does your rifle actually say? On nearly every Marlin bolt-action and semi-auto .22, the model number is stamped on the left side of the barrel, just ahead of the receiver. If the rifle was sold under a store brand — Glenfield, JC Higgins, Western Auto, Sears — the stamped name may not say "Marlin" at all. That's normal. See the Glenfield, JC Higgins & Western Auto guide to map your store-brand model to its Marlin twin before you order.

If you still can't find a model number, or the stamp is worn smooth, send us a photo of the rifle and the receiver markings and we'll confirm the exact magazine before you buy.

Rule one: .22 LR and .22 WMR/.17 HMR magazines are never interchangeable

This is the single most common mistake we see. A .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) or .17 HMR cartridge is physically larger in diameter than a .22 LR round, so the magazine body, feed lips, and follower are all different dimensions. A .22 LR magazine will not safely load .22 WMR/.17 HMR ammunition, and a magnum magazine will not feed .22 LR. There is no crossover model. Check your rifle's caliber stamp — it's usually right next to the model number on the barrel — before you add anything to your cart.

Marlin .22 LR magazine fitment chart

Marlin's .22 LR box-fed lineup splits into two families that are not interchangeable with each other: the older 71903-pattern bolt actions, and the 71900/71901/71902-pattern bolt actions and semi-autos. Confirm which family your model number falls into before ordering.

71903 family — Model 20, 25, 80, and 780

Your Marlin model	Magazine	Capacity	Part #
780, 80, 80C, 80DL, 80E, 20, 25	Marlin 780/25/20/80 71903 magazine	7-round	71903
Same models — extended capacity	Marlin 556-XT10	10-round	71905
Same models — extended capacity	Marlin 556-XT15	15-round	71904

The 71903, the 556-XT10, and the 556-XT15 all fit the same rifles — the only difference is round count. The 556-XT15 (15-round) cannot be shipped to California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington D.C. due to state capacity restrictions — check the magazine capacity laws by state guide before ordering an extended magazine, and check your state's rules regardless of which capacity you choose.

If a 71903-pattern magazine feels loose or won't seat all the way on a Model 80-series rifle, the fix isn't a different magazine — it's the Clip-Rite fit fix, a spring-steel accessory built specifically for Marlin Model 80C, 80DL, 80E, and 80G rifles that tightens the magazine well using your existing screws.

71900 / 71901 / 71902 family — the 795 and 70-series

Your Marlin model	Magazine	Capacity / Finish
25N, 925, 25NC, 980S, 925C, 880SQ, 980V, 880, 917M2, 995, 795 (bolt-action)	Marlin 71900 magazine	7-round, black oxide
70, 70P (Papoose), 70HC, 989, 989M-2, 7000, 7000T (semi-auto)	Marlin 71900 magazine	7-round, black oxide
880SQ, 25NC, 70, 70HC, 70P, 793, 795, 880, 70PSS, 880SS, 917M2, 925, 25N, 980V, 989M-2, 995SS, 7000, 70L, XT-22	Marlin 71901 nickel magazine · no-slot nickel variant (not currently listed)	7-round, nickel
25N, 25NC, 70, 70HC, 70L, 70P, 70PSS, 793, 795, 880, 880SQ, 880SS, 925, 980V, 989, 989M-2, 995, 995SS, 7000, 7000T, XT-22, Model 2000	10-round black oxide · 10-round nickel	10-round

The same magazines also fit several store-brand and hardware-chain rifles built by Marlin: Glenfield 989G and 70, Coast to Coast Models 42 and 440, WestPoint Model 701, Big 5 Model 700, and Montgomery Ward Model 45.

The Marlin 795: 7-round or 10-round, both legitimate

The Marlin 795 takes a 7- or 10-round .22 LR magazine — the 7-round 71900 or 71901, or ARM's 10-round black oxide or 10-round nickel magazine. Both capacities are factory-pattern options for this rifle — the 10-round is not an aftermarket workaround, it's a real ARM-manufactured magazine built to the same factory geometry. Pick the capacity that matches how you shoot and what your state allows.

Marlin .22 WMR / .17 HMR magazine fitment chart

Marlin's rimfire magnum bolt actions use a separate magazine family in 4-, 7-, and 10-round capacities.

Your Marlin model	Magazine	Capacity / Finish
882SS, 982S, 882, 982, 25MN, 925M, 782, 25M, 980, 17V, 917V, 17VS, 917VS, XT-22WMR	4-round black oxide · 4-round nickel	4-round
Same models, plus XT-17HMR	7-round black oxide · 7-round nickel	7-round
Same models, plus XT-17HMR	10-round black oxide · 10-round nickel	10-round

The Marlin 922M semi-automatic is its own case: it's a .22 WMR rifle, but it uses a dedicated magazine that does not interchange with the bolt-action .22 WMR magazines above.

Your Marlin model	Magazine	Capacity / Finish
922M (semi-auto only)	922M black oxide magazine · 922M nickel magazine	7-round, .22 WMR

Marlin store-brand rebrands

Marlin manufactured .22 rifles for other retailers to sell under their own name for decades: Glenfield (Marlin's own budget line), JC Higgins (Sears), Western Auto's Revelation line, and Foremost (Coast to Coast). If your rifle carries one of those names, it's mechanically a Marlin and takes the matching Marlin magazine above. The full breakdown, including which specific rebadged model maps to which Marlin number, is in the Glenfield, JC Higgins & Western Auto fitment guide.

Black oxide or nickel?

Both finishes are made from the same heat-treated steel and function identically — the choice is cosmetic and about corrosion habits. Black oxide matches a blued barrel and needs a light coat of oil to stay rust-free. Nickel plating adds extra corrosion resistance and wipes clean easily, which is why it's popular for range bags and humid climates. Pick whichever matches your rifle or your maintenance routine; capacity and fitment don't change with finish.

Capacity and your state's law

Some states cap how many rounds a rifle magazine can hold, and ARM does not ship certain extended-capacity magazines — including the 556-XT15 — to states where they're restricted. Before ordering a 10- or 15-round magazine, check the magazine capacity laws by state page. We can't give legal advice, so confirm current law with your state before you buy.

Marlin magazine FAQ

What magazine fits a Marlin 795?

A 7- or 10-round .22 LR magazine — the 71900/71901 in 7-round, or ARM's 10-round variants. Both are legitimate factory-pattern options; neither is an aftermarket workaround.

Does a Marlin Model 60 take a detachable magazine?

No. The Model 60 is tube-fed. There is no detachable box magazine to buy for it, and we don't sell one because none exists for that rifle.

What's the difference between the 71900/71901 and the 71903?

They fit different rifle families and are not interchangeable. The 71900/71901 fits the 70-series semi-autos (including the 795) and later bolt guns like the 880, 925, and 995. The 71903 fits the older 20, 25, 80, and 780 bolt-actions. Confirm your model number on the barrel before ordering either one.

Can I put a .22 WMR magazine in a .22 LR Marlin, or the reverse?

No. The cartridges are different diameters, so the magazine body and feed lips don't cross over. A .22 WMR/.17 HMR magazine will not work in a .22 LR rifle, and a .22 LR magazine will not work in a .22 WMR/.17 HMR rifle.

What magazine fits the Marlin 922M?

The dedicated 922M 7-round magazine (black oxide or nickel). It does not interchange with the bolt-action .22 WMR magazines on this page — the 922M uses its own magazine well.

Order your Marlin magazine

Every magazine on this page is made in the USA, ships from our shop in Naugatuck, Connecticut, and is manufactured by American Rifle Magazines — not resold. Browse the full Marlin magazine collection to add yours to cart, or check the .22 WMR/.17 HMR collection directly. Need a dozen or more for a shop or range? See wholesale purchasing. Still not sure? Contact us with your model number and we'll confirm the fit before you order.