Product Description
The Marlin Model 60 (also known as the Marlin Glenfield Model 60) is an iconic, tube-fed, semi-automatic .22 LR rimfire rifle. WITH A UNIVERSAL 4X15 SCOPE
Key Overview & History
* Production Run: Produced continuously from 1960 to 2020 by Marlin Firearms, Remington Arms, and under the Glenfield brand, with over 11 million units sold. Production ceased prior to Ruger acquiring the brand.
* Design: Developed as an affordable alternative to the Marlin Model 99, featuring a straight blowback action, a micro-groove rifled barrel for enhanced bullet stability, a tubular magazine, and a birchwood stock.
Core Specifications & Features
* Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
* Action: Semi-automatic, straight blowback
* Capacity: Tubular magazine holding anywhere from 13 to 18 rounds depending on the specific year and barrel length (older models held up to 18 rounds, while later models feature 14-15 round tubes).
* Barrel Length: Originally built with a 22-inch barrel,.
* Sights: Features a grooved receiver for 3/8-inch rimfire scope mounts alongside adjustable open iron sights.
Performance & Maintenance
* Accuracy: Widely praised for out-of-the-box accuracy, frequently grouping 1 inch or better at 50 yards.
* Maintenance: Users on Quora generally consensus that the rifle is rugged and durable, though the action can get dirty faster than a Ruger 10/22 and benefits from cleaning every 200-300 rounds to prevent feeding issues.