This is a Marlin model 97 Buttplate for .22 rifle. This is the hard black plastic buttplate with 'Marlin' inscribed in middle and on top, with 'SAFETY' inscribed on the bottom of the central circle on the buttplate. It is a reproduction of an original buttplate made from high quality urethane. Your buttplate comes with fitting instructions, as some minor fitting MAY be required, but not always. Dimensions are as follows; Overall Length is 4.50 inches, width at widest point is 1 3/8 inches. From top to the middle of the top screw hole is a 1/2 inch and the bottom of plate to middle of bottom screw hole is 1 1/16 inch. The Center to center measurements is 3 inches (allow slight variance in measurements, because the holes in the buttplates are much larger than the holes in your stock (they are counter sunk screw heads). To attach the plate to your stock, use buttplate screws wp57.