History of the
Marlin Model 60
An economically priced rifle that
earned the title of "most popular 22 in the world." Since it was
introduced in 1960, it has continuously represented one of America's
finest rimfire values. It has a 19" Micro-GrooveŽ rifled barrel,
cross-bolt safety, manual bolt hold-open and a patented automatic
"last-shot" bolt hold-open. The tubular magazine holds up to 14 Long
Rifle rounds since the late-1980s, the capacity of the rifle was
reduced to a 15 round maximum limit, to meet NJ's firearms law for
semi-automatic assault weapons. For a few years in the mid-1980s the
Model 60 rifles had both the "last shot hold open" feature and also
held 18 rounds in the tube magazine.
The Model 60 is well-suited for
small-game hunting and vermin control, as well as for serious and
low-cost target practice while preparing for hunting with larger
rifles. The relatively large ammunition capacity is adequate for
casual recreational target shooting ("plinking"), plus the low price
and ease of handling makes it well-suited as a first rifle by young
hunters just learning to use a semi-automatic rifle.
The Marlin Model 60
Specs:
Marlin Model 60 Caliber: 22 Long Rifle only
Model 60 Capacity: 14-shot tubular magazine with patented closure
system
Action: Autoloading, semi automatic side ejection; manual and
automatic "last-shot" bolt hold-opens; receiver top has serrrated,
non-glare finish; cross-bolt safety; steel charging handle.
Stock: Monte Carlo walnut-finished laminated hardwood; full pistol
grip.
Barrel: 19" with Micro-GrooveŽ rifling (16 grooves).
Twist Rate: 1:16" r.h.
Sights: Adjustable open rear, ramp front sight. Receiver grooved for
scope mount.
Overall Length: 37.5"
Weight: 5.5 lbs.
Number built: over 11 million, 1960 - present
Variants: 60, 60C, 60DL, 60S-CF, 60SB, 60SS, 60SSK, 60SSBL, 600
Marlin Model 60
Serial Numbers
Marlin year of
manufacture maybe determined from the following list of
letter/numeral prefixs to the serial number; this coding only
applies to serialized rifles:
1946-C
1947-D
1948-E
1949-F
1950-G
1951-H
1952-J
1953-K
1954-L
1955-M
1956-N
1957-P
1958-R
1959-S
1960 (August)-1961-U
1961 (August)-1962-V
1963-W
1964-Y,-Z
1965-AA
1966-AB
1967-AC
1968-AD, -68
1969-69
1970-70
1971-71
1972-72
Starting in 1973, the year of manufacture maybe determined by
subtracting the first two digits of the serial number from 100:
For Marlin Rimfire Rifles
[non-serialized, Pre 1968]:
From 1962 thru 1968 most Marlins rimfire rifles 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
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 |
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