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marlin co. 99 M1 22cal..
« on: June 17, 2008, 09:59:39 AM »
  mamma left me this and id like to know more about it.. been setting in my closet a long time.. took it to gods country the other day and could not get any info on it.. but
 i had several inquiries as to if id sell it..of course that got me curious . i didn t fall off the turnup truck yesterday :) made like an miniature M1. id appreciate any info on this one..
  mamma just up an said for me to take it now[rather than take a chance on it getting stole]  when i was visiting back in the 80s..thanks

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Re: marlin co. 99 M1 22cal..
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2008, 12:47:38 PM »
The 99M1 is a carbine version of the Mod 99/60 family of Marlin semi-auto's.  As you know it features a wood hand guard and is tube fed with a the magazine tube encased in the forend.  It has a couple cousins:  the 989M2 which is very similar but is clip fed and the Glenfield Mod 75, which is tube fed like the 99M1 but does not have a hand guard. The Glenfield versions were also supplied with a hardwood stock rather than walnut, which is usually found on the 99M1 and 989M2.

Unique to the 99M1 and 989M2 was an adjustable rear sight that looked very similar to the M1 Carbine.  The Marlin sight clamped to a rib along the top of the receiver.  Many removed the sight to mount a scope.  Those sights are becoming rare and costly.  The Glenfield, not having a hand guard, received conventional Marlin rimfire sights.

As with the entire Marlin semi-auto family, they were/are very reliable and accurate with ammo that it likes.  When properly maintained, very little will go wrong with them that a good cleaning will not remedy.  They do look surprisingly very much like a U.S. M-1 carbine.

To the Marlin collector, the M1/M2 versions are much desired, especially in nice condition.

EDIT:  99M1/989M2 Manufactured from 1966-79:           

Hope this helps.

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Re: marlin co. 99 M1 22cal..
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2008, 04:40:30 PM »
 its clean and everything works.. would it be worth my mon to have it cleaned of hand sweat etc.  i was surprised as how accurate i was with the iron sights..
 my iron sight days are over but i surprised myself with this one today..
 out to 50 it was pretty accurrate.thanks for the info..slim

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Re: marlin co. 99 M1 22cal..
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2008, 12:12:41 AM »
its clean and everything works.. would it be worth my mon to have it cleaned of hand sweat etc. 

This is a matter of personal choice.  There are those who feel that the "hand sweat" and light handling marks add to the character of a used firearm.  It should not make a difference regarding the value unless the dirt is significant. 

Should you decide to clean it, seek the advice of someone who knows how to clean wood without damaging it.  Professional wood workers will likely not recommend the use of water or water based cleaners. 

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Re: marlin co. 99 M1 22cal..
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2008, 05:19:24 PM »
 thanks .. i ll probably just clean it with mild cleaner and leave it alone..
  i still kinda wonder what they might be worth..i saw one  on the gun auction that was at 160 but had 2 days left.. i ll check that one out tonight.. thanks again bud.