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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin Model 60, also known as the Marlin Glenfield Model 60, is a semi-automatic rifle that fires the .22 LR rimfire cartridge. It has been produced by Remington Arms in Huntsville, Alabama, formerly in Mayfield, Kentucky, and by Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. The rifle has been in continuous production since 1960 and is known to be the most popular rifle of its kind in the world. The main features of the rifle include a micro-groove barrel, a cr …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin Model 1894 is a lever-action repeating rifle introduced in 1894 by the Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. The Marlin 1894 was originally patented on August 1, 1893, by L.L. Hepburn. With this design, Marlin simplified and strengthened the internal lever-action mechanism while continuing the practice of using a flat solid steel top receiver with side ejection. With the Model 1894, Marlin removed the rear-locking lug, which extended down into the …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin Model 336 is a lever-action rifle and carbine made by Marlin Firearms. Since its introduction in 1948, it has been offered in a number of different calibers and barrel lengths, but is commonly chambered in .30-30 Winchester or .35 Remington, using a 20- or 24-inch barrel. Currently, the model with a 24-inch barrel is only available in .30-30 Winchester. The Model 336 is currently not in production. An evolution of the Model 36 rifle, the Model 336 is easily dist …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin Glenfield Model 75C is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle that was produced from 1967 to 1991. It is commonly referred to as a carbine, and it weighs around 4.5 lbs. The carbine has an 18" barrel, a flat barrel band, and a 13-round magazine. The Glenfield Model 75C is almost identical to Marlin's Glenfield Model 75, with one noticeable difference. The difference is the length of the magazine tube, as the Glenfield Model 75C can hold 13 rimfire cartridges in its maga …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisMarlin is the top producer of rimfire rifles in the U.S. Included in their extensive line are three bolt action varmint rifles chambered for the hot .17 HMR cartridge. These are the Models 917V, 917VS, and 917VSF. Marlin's 917 series varmint rifles are widely considered to be among the most accurate on the market. This reputation for accuracy is reassuring since .17 HMR ammunition is loaded to a very high accuracy standard of 1 MOA or better groups at 100 yards. Tack-drivi …