Marlin 60 SB 22LR Police Trade-In Rifle with Stainless Steel Barrel

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Introducing the Marlin 60, an iconic stainless steel rifle that first emerged in 1960 as a refined iteration of the Model 99 design. In a move to optimize production costs, Marlin replaced the walnut stock with a birch alternative, while also transitioning from steel to brass inner tubes for the tubular magazine, resolving rust-related issues. This innovative adaptation ensured the Marlin rifle’s durability, rivaling even pricier .22 caliber counterparts.

Marlin 60 SB 22LR Police

The Model 60 boasted a 16-groove rifled barrel, showcasing Marlin’s pioneering Micro-Groove rifling technology, originally developed in 1953. This revolutionary rifling, combined with a precision-crowned muzzle, granted the Model 60 superior accuracy compared to competing rifles featuring traditional deep grooved rifling. By minimizing bullet deformation during its trajectory, the Model 60 delivered enhanced performance down the barrel and downrange.

A standout feature of the Model 60 was its manual “fully open” bolt hold position, activated by inwardly pushing the charging handle when the breech was fully retracted. To disengage the bolt hold-open and close the bolt, the charging handle needed to be pulled outward. Additionally, since 1985, the Model 60 incorporated a patented automatic “last-shot” bolt hold-open, ensuring the bolt remained half-way open after the final round, allowing for a safe inspection of the open action and signaling an empty firearm.

Notable Firearm Features:

Model: 60 SB
Caliber: 22LR
Capacity: 14 rounds
Magazine: Tubular
Barrel Length: 22″ Stainless Steel”