The Marlin Model 795 is a semiautomatic rimfire rifle manufactured in the United States.
It is chambered for .22 long rifle cartridges fed by a removable magazine. The nickel-plated stock magazine holds 10 shots.
The firearm has an 18 inch barrel with a 1:16 rifling twist rate in either blued or stainless finishes, synthetic stock with checkering, sling studs and adjustable open sights.
The receiver is grooved for a scope mount.
The right-handed action ejects to the side, the bolt stays open after the last cartridge is spent and has a cross-bolt safety. The rifle has a total length of 37 inches and weighs about 4.5 pounds.
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The Marlin Model 795 is a reliable, lightweight rimfire rifle. Loading and operating the rifle is simple. The accuracy of the Marlin Model 795 is impressive for its relatively low price. The precision of the action and barrel made for excellent repeatability on shots with little deviation. The ejection and loading of hundreds of cartridges was flawless.
Maintenance requirements are low, and effectively cleaning it required little effort.
The butt stock comb of the Marlin Model 795 seems designed specifically for shooting with open sights. The comb feels short when shooting with a scope. A cheek pad or rest for the butt stock may be required when shooting with a scope, depending on the shooter. The trigger feels a little heavy but manageable.
There is little in the way of after-market accessories designed specifically for the Marlin Model 795. This will not be a troublesome point for shooters who want a semiautomatic rimfire rifle that is reasonably accurate and reliable out of the box.
However, the lack of after-market accessories will be a deterrent for those interested in building a custom rifle. One can certainly add generic accessories to the firearm without any problem, such as a bipod, scope and sling.
The Marlin Model 795 is an excellent rifle for beginning shooters and a good firearm for small vermin such as gophers and rabbits around the acreage or farm.
The .22 LR chambering makes finding ammunition generally easy and inexpensive.
I used this rimfire rifle to educate my son on how to safely handle firearms and treat them with respect. Its performance and reliability was excellent for helping a new shooter develop good shooting fundamentals and gain confidence.
It is good value for a semiautomatic rimfire rifle at around $180 for the base model.
