Lot 1170:
Marlin Firearms Co. Model 99 Semi-Automatic .22 LR Tubular Magazine Rifle, Circa 1960s
Sold for: $325
Description
A vintage semi-automatic rimfire rifle manufactured by The Marlin Firearms Co. in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A. The rifle is identified by barrel markings as the Model 99, chambered in the popular .22 Long Rifle (.22 L.R.) caliber. Construction features a blued steel barrel and receiver assembly paired with a hardwood stock and forearm displaying a reddish-brown finish. The action utilizes a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel, secured by a knurled cap. Distinctive features include a bright gold-tone trigger and a fixed blade front sight complemented by an adjustable folding rear sight. The barrel is clearly marked: “The Marlin Firearms Co. MODEL 99 CAL. .22 L.R. NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A.” The buttstock is fitted with a black checkered buttplate molded with the “Marlin” name and includes two attachment points for sling swivels. This model is historically significant as the direct predecessor to the highly successful Marlin Model 60 series, typically dating this example to the late 1950s or early 1960s.
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