Marlin Model 989

Marlin Firearms · Rifle · Discontinued · 1962

Also known as: Marlin 989

Overview

The Marlin Model 989 is an American .22 Long Rifle semi-automatic rifle produced by Marlin Firearms from 1962 to 1966. It is the detachable-magazine counterpart to the tube-fed Marlin Model 99, sharing the same blowback action and Marlin's Micro-Groove barrel rifling. Feeding from a 7-round detachable box magazine and fitted with a one-piece walnut stock, the Model 989 was an affordable general-purpose plinking and small-game rifle whose internals foreshadowed Marlin's later Model 60 and Model 795 rimfire rifles.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	2270 g (80.1 oz)
Overall Length	1016 mm (40.00")
Barrel Length	559 mm (22.01")
Action Type	Blowback
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Single Action
Magazine Capacity	7 rounds
Magazine Type	Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity	330 m/s (1083 fps)
Muzzle Energy	141 J (104 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	90 m (98 yd)
Maximum Range	1500 m (1640 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Rifling Twist	406 mm (15.98")
Number of Grooves	16
Frame Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Walnut
Finish	Blued

Calibers

.22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR

Features

Firing modes: Semi Automatic
Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
Features: Micro Groove Rifling, Detachable Box Magazine, Open Sights, One Piece Walnut Stock

Variants

Marlin Model 989 M2 - Military Style

Production

Production years: 1962-1966

Magazine-fed variant of the Marlin Model 99 rimfire rifle

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Discontinued: 1966

Notes

Succeeded by the M1 Carbine-styled Model 989 M2 (1966-1979), which added a top handguard, barrel band and 18-inch barrel. The base 989 shares its action with the Model 99 series.

Background

The Model 989's action lineage runs directly into Marlin's best-selling Model 60 and modern Model 795 rimfire rifles, whose internals remain largely the same design.