Why the Marlin 89c is Still a Great Little Rimfire

I recently spent a Saturday afternoon cleaning up an old marlin 89c that I found tucked away in a family member's closet. It's funny how a simple .22 can bring back so many memories of walking through the woods and plinking at tin cans on a fence post. While everyone these days seems to be obsessed with the newest "tactical" rimfire rifles covered in rails and plastic, there's something undeniably charming about these old-school, wood-and-steel Marlins. ...

February 24, 2026 · 6 min · Shanaz Stavena