The Model 915Y is a youth rifle. It is pretty much a single shot version of the Model 925 with a lighter barrel, no magazine, and a shortened stock. It is quite light, weighing only 4.25 pounds, in no small part due to the fact that it is only 33.25 inches long. Here are some basic specifications:

• Action: Bolt (single shot)
• Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
• Sights: Adjustable open rear, ramp front; receiver grooved for tip-off scope mounts and drilled and tapped for scope bases.
• Safety: Thumb operated; red cocking indicator
• Metal finish: blued
• Stock: Walnut finished hardwood, Mar-Shield finish, Monte Carlo comb.
• Length of pull: 12"
• Barrel length: 16.25"
• Features: T900 trigger assembly; stainless steel version available as Model 915YS
• 2006 MSRP: $221

It is a very handy rifle. Its light weight and short length help make it fast handling, and its standard open iron sights help it along. Like all Marlin rifles, it uses Marlin’s patented Micro-Groove barrel rifling. The single shot feature is convenient because you can simply set a cartridge in the loading/ejection port and push the bolt forward.

The short throw bolt cocks on opening and is quite smooth in operation once it is wears in. Out of the box it is a bit stiff. I found the 915Y to be very easy to shoot off-hand, and especially fun for some good ‘ol plinking. In short, if you want a fast handling and easy to load single shot rifle, or an inexpensive plinking rifle for your kid, the 915Y can work for you.

Note: A complete review of the Marlin 915Y rifle can be found on the Product Reviews page.