Marlin Model 989M2 .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, 18" Barrel, Blued, Hardwood, 1970s M1 Carbine-Style
This 1970s Marlin Model 989M2 is a .22 LR semi-automatic rifle with the distinctive M1 Carbine-style profile, including a separate wooden upper handguard and barrel band. It features an 18" round barrel, a blued finish, and a hardwood stock with classic Marlin details. The receiver is grooved for 3/8 inch tip-off mounts and has a serrated non-glare top, combining period-correct styling with practical rimfire features.
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 rifle is missing its detachable magazine. Otherwise, it presents mild wear from prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 989M2 .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
The Model 989M2 uses a semi-automatic, blowback-operated action chambered in .22 LR, paired with an 18" round barrel for handy balance. Its blued finish and hardwood furniture reflect the era and give it a clean, traditional appearance.
Styled after the M1 Carbine, this rifle includes a separate wooden upper handguard and a barrel band. The stock presents a white-line spacer and is fitted with sling swivels and a black checkered plastic buttplate molded "Marlin," adding to its period-correct character.
Sighting is straightforward with iron sights: a ramped front sight with protective ears and a folding adjustable rear sight. The receiver’s integral 3/8 inch tip-off grooves and serrated non-glare top provide practical mounting and sighting surfaces.
Controls and dimensions are user-friendly, including a gold-colored trigger, cross-bolt safety, and a 13.75" length of pull. The rifle is fed by a detachable box magazine (magazine not included). Made in the United States and categorized as full-size, it captures the look and feel of a classic rimfire carbine from the 1970s.