Marlin Model 60

[DudleySmith]

I wore one of these out. Cost me $25, and a box of 500 Federal ,22 cost around $6 or so.

Marlin Model 60 - Wikipedia

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it was in continuous production from 1960 to 2020 and the company says it is the most popular rifle of its kind in the world.[3] Major features include a micro-groove barrel, a cross-bolt safety, hardwood stock with Monte Carlo comb, and brass or blued steel inner magazine tube. The Marlin Model 795 is a very similar rifle and based on the Marlin Model 60, changed only to accept a detachable box magazine.

 

[1srelluc]

I always preferred the Remington Nylon 66 and Ruger 10-22 over the Model 60 but they were good solid .22 rifles.

They made a little carbine version (M-99) of the model that was the cat's ass. Just the rear sight sells for around $200.00 now as most were removed when a scope was installed.