Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Marlin Model 89C.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Marlin
Model: 89C
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: 1948-1961
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade on Ramped Base Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Plain One-Piece Walnut Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Marlin Model 89C is a lightweight, semi-automatic .22 rimfire carbine that reflects Marlin’s postwar emphasis on producing practical yet well-finished sporting rifles for recreational shooters and small-game hunters. Manufactured primarily from the late 1940s through the early 1960s, the 89C was part of Marlin’s early push to refine magazine-fed rimfire autoloaders during a period of rapid growth in civilian shooting sports. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle and equipped with Marlin’s accurate Micro-Groove rifling, the rifle was designed to deliver consistent accuracy with minimal maintenance. Feeding is handled by detachable box magazines, most commonly in 5-, 7-, or 10-round capacities, which offered quicker reloading and a more modern operating style compared to tube-fed contemporaries.
Model: 89C
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: 1948-1961
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade on Ramped Base Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Plain One-Piece Walnut Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Marlin Model 89C is a lightweight, semi-automatic .22 rimfire carbine that reflects Marlin’s postwar emphasis on producing practical yet well-finished sporting rifles for recreational shooters and small-game hunters. Manufactured primarily from the late 1940s through the early 1960s, the 89C was part of Marlin’s early push to refine magazine-fed rimfire autoloaders during a period of rapid growth in civilian shooting sports. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle and equipped with Marlin’s accurate Micro-Groove rifling, the rifle was designed to deliver consistent accuracy with minimal maintenance. Feeding is handled by detachable box magazines, most commonly in 5-, 7-, or 10-round capacities, which offered quicker reloading and a more modern operating style compared to tube-fed contemporaries.
From a design and handling perspective, the Model 89C balanced functionality with modest refinement. The rifle typically features a smooth walnut stock with a pistol grip and a checkered hard rubber buttplate, giving it a more traditional sporting profile than later economy rimfires. Open sights were standard, usually consisting of a hooded ramp front sight paired with an adjustable rear sight in a buckhorn or semi-buckhorn pattern, suitable for both field use and informal target shooting. While not intended as a premium target rifle, the 89C earned a reputation as a dependable and accurate autoloader during its production run. Today, it is appreciated as a representative example of mid-20th-century American rimfire design, combining reliable semi-automatic operation with classic Marlin styling.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




