Marlin Model 60 .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, 22" Barrel, 17-Shot Tube, 1988 Micro-Groove
Produced in 1988—the final year of the original 17-round tube magazine configuration—this Marlin Model 60 pairs a 22-inch carbon-steel barrel with Micro-Groove rifling and a walnut-finished hardwood stock. The combination delivers classic rimfire handling, reliable semi-automatic operation, and the accuracy that helped make the Model 60 one of the most widely owned .22 rifles ever built.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The blued barrel and aluminum receiver exhibit scattered scratches and small blemishes consistent with field use, yet all markings remain clear. The hardwood stock shows light handling marks but is structurally solid. The bore is bright and shiny with no pitting.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 60 .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
The 22-inch carbon-steel barrel uses Marlin’s Micro-Groove system with sixteen shallow lands, designed to increase bullet contact for improved accuracy with standard .22 LR loads.
This rifle retains the long 17-round tubular magazine that was discontinued after 1988, giving the shooter extended firing time between reloads while keeping the classic sleek fore-end profile.
The aluminum-alloy receiver is black anodized and features an integral 3/8-inch tip-off rail, allowing straightforward scope attachment without additional bases. A right-side charging handle and last-shot bolt hold-open aid in quick clearing and reloading.
Sighting is handled by a ramped hoodless front blade and a folding semi-buckhorn rear, backed up by a cross-bolt safety for simple, familiar controls. The Monte Carlo hardwood stock offers a 13.5-inch length of pull and a comfortable cheek weld.
Made in the USA and representing one of over 11 million Model 60s produced, this example stands out for its pre-1989 magazine capacity, crisp Micro-Groove bore, and solid overall condition.