Anyone have a Marlin M-1 .22?

[PMK]

I have a little beauty here. Marlin M-1 .22. Had it since I was 14 years old. No sights. Must have been set up for scope only. Gold trigger. Maybe from the Fifties?? Use my Bushnell Custom .22 3x7 on it. Know anything about it? Thanks. ---Matt

[old semperfi]

i have had one it seems like forever,they did have sights,the rear sight sets on the scope rail and tightens just like a scope ring.the frount sight is fixed. old semperfi

[spud9]

The 99M1 and 989M2 were put into production in the 50's to capture the heart and sole of the WWII vet. They were a way for those that served to get a similar rifle to the one they carried and be affordable. They made the 989m2 (Box mag instead of tube) as well. I think the production ran approx 5 years. If you have one, keep it.
This link has some history info on the Marlin rifles, hope it helps.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlin_Model_60

the sights are extremely hard to find and if you do they will run you about $100. Alot of the original sights were taken off so a scope could be put on the gun and then got lost.... I believe Tech sights can be put on the rifle and give it a more authentic look but they are a little pricey too....

[BulletBait]

If there isn't a serial number on the side of the receiver, look for two small letters on the left side of the barrel just in front of the handguard. Use the chart below to date it.
If the ser. numbers are on the receiver, use the first two and subtract from 100 to give the date of mfg.

From 1962 thru 1968 Marlins rimfire rifles (other than the 39 series lever actions) used a two letter date code that was stamped on the barrel. This date code is different than the one already listed, as Marlin rimfire rifles (other than the model 39 series) did not have a serial numbers until required to by Law after 1968. The first letter of the date code represented the month of manufacture while the second letter indicated the year. This date code was usually stamped on the left side of the barrel just in front of the receiver. The first letter of the date code is as follows:

A = Jan.
B = Feb.
C = Mar.
D = Apr.
E = May
F = June
G = July
H = Aug.
I = Sep.
J = Oct.
K = Nov.
L = Dec.

The second letter of the date code is as follows:

F = 1962
G = 1963
H = 1964
I = 1965
J = 1966
K = 1967
L = 1968

[PMK]

Great help guys. Thanks! She is a 99. November of 1965. Rear sights definitely lost. Front blade with threaded stud that has nothing on it.

[Bigdog57]

I lucked into my little Marlin 99M1 some years back at the local gunshow - a certain vendor I dealt with often had stuff he knew I liked. Paid $75 for it, and it has the rarely seen rear sight. Sometimes I scope it, sometimes I like shooting it with the ironsights. Unfortunately, my 55 year old eyes need the scope more these days. Very light and handy little rifle, and a great 'bunny buster'!

[BlkHawk73]

I'd never heard of them until I was browsing through the aisles at my usual haunt and saw what I thought was a neat little .22lr on the rack. Picked dup and liked it. No rear sight but it had a period scope. I figured it was worth the $95.

[Redhand]

Have you got a picture you can put up for our viewing enjoyment?

[BulletBait]

Update for ser #'s on the receiver dating mfg.
http://www.wisnersinc.com/additional...indatecode.htm

[snipin101]

I do not have the m-1 but I do have the m-2 which is the same thing but is clip fed instead of the tube. I paid $100 for it and is one that I shoot the most. They are great guns and I hope you enjoy it.

[BETH]

nice