Marlin Mod 99 .22 cal

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I will be picking up a marlin model 99 next week, but other than knowing its a semi auto 22 I cant seem to find too much more about it. my purpose for getting this rifle is to make can plinking range trips cheaper, but I am still interested in any history/info anyone can give me about it.

I know the model 99 was made from 1959-1961, and was that spawned the creation of the model 60 in 1960...but I know nothing else.