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I have a Marlin 60, squirrel stock. Circa 1981? My very first firearm. I purchased with my own money at 12 years old. I am considering giving it to my niece when she comes of age.

I would like to referb it. The action is slow and jams. It's been a while since I messed with it and it's currently in the very back of the safe but I would really like to get it functional and reliable again.

The last time I looked into it, it was the old style bolt I think.

What do I need to know, what do I need to get her running again?

Also, my stock is in pretty good shape but I have a buddy currently looking for a wood stock if you have something laying around in decent condition.
 
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Since you are the only owner, you should know if the action is just dirty, or if it could have some worn parts from being shot a whole lot. I would clean it real good first, and see if that eliminates the jams.

Marlin used to have a carrier replacement kit, but I don't think it's still available. You can find threads discussing what exactly needs replacement.
 
More than likely just dirty. Most folks cleaned semi auto's from the muzzle with out disassembly thereby pushing all the junk into the action. Watch some you tube vids. Take your time. Bet it willshoot like new with a little TLC and lube. Bet your niece will love it.
 
Bahamadon said:
More than likely just dirty. Most folks cleaned semi auto's from the muzzle with out disassembly thereby pushing all the junk into the action. Watch some you tube vids. Take your time. Bet it willshoot like new with a little TLC and lube. Bet your niece will love it.
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Pretty sure I've done that but ill go through it again and see.
 
Might have a busted bolt buffer too. It's a nylon/plastic part that age, use, and solvents will break down. They eventually shatter into pieces and sometimes those little plastic pieces can get into places that drag the action and cause all sorts of random misbehavior.
 
Mine runs like a top. It got pretty gummed up from my misspent youth and not cleaning it. Just a good detail strip and a LITTLE lube and it eats anything. From my understanding I have one of the hard to find 18 round tubes.
 
ForumSurfer said:
Mine runs like a top. It got pretty gummed up from my misspent youth and not cleaning it. Just a good detail strip and a LITTLE lube and it eats anything. From my understanding I have one of the hard to find 18 round tubes.
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Ill have to check mine, I seem to remember 18 as well.
 
I haven't had one of those in years. Sometimes it would even shoot a tube full of 22 shorts which was always fun.
 
I've got new buffer, sear & springs on hand to bring my '69 99M1 back to life, but doubt my ability to put it all back together correctly.
 
RR said:
Might have a busted bolt buffer too. It's a nylon/plastic part that age, use, and solvents will break down. They eventually shatter into pieces and sometimes those little plastic pieces can get into places that drag the action and cause all sorts of random misbehavior.
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Egg zactly what happend to my Model 60.
 
When you have it apart for cleaning also check to ensure the clips are on the buffer pin, hammer lifter pin, sear pin and lever retaining pin as they can sometimes come off causing a misalignment of the pins and trigger assembly causing problems.
 

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My buffer broke with age and the firing pin was finaly getting flattened pretty good. Got the parts at Brownell's and overhauled it. Felt like it was new again afterwards. Just make sure you pay attention to the pointers about trapping the hammer spring on disassembly because it's a bear to get it on under tension again otherwise.
 
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Mine runs like a top. It got pretty gummed up from my misspent youth and not cleaning it. Just a good detail strip and a LITTLE lube and it eats anything. From my understanding I have one of the hard to find 18 round tubes.
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I’m a model 60 whore, I have two of them. Greatly undervalued rifles imho. I would love to have an older Model 99 if I could ever find one in great shape and it not cost a fortune.


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Crazy Carl said:
I've got new buffer, sear & springs on hand to bring my '69 99M1 back to life, but doubt my ability to put it all back together correctly.
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Check out that video posted above. It is an elegant and simple design. You can do it!


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ncav8tor said:
Check out that video posted above. It is an elegant and simple design. You can do it!


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Ok, extremely funny and not. I replied to that video 5 years ago. So I did clean it up, but doing it again....

Mine is different than the video but similar. I am having a little trouble finding parts. I ordered a new recoil and hammer spring. (shipping was almost as expensive and the springs)
I'm looking for a buffer and firing pin, what else do I need?
 
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Sp00ks said:
Ok, extremely funny and not. I replied to that video 5 years ago. So I did clean it up, but doing it again....

Mine is different than the video but similar. I am having a little trouble finding parts. I ordered a new recoil and hammer spring. (shipping was almost as expensive and the springs)
I'm looking for a buffer and firing pin, what else do I need?
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You might have to go with some reproduction parts if you can’t find the original versions. These people used to offer discounts once you get on their mailing list.

www.gunpartscorp.com

Gun Parts & Firearm Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts

Numrich Gun Parts Corporation, America’s leading supplier of current and obsolete gun parts, accessories, and military surplus since 1950.
www.gunpartscorp.com www.gunpartscorp.com

I have also had good luck finding parts on eBay.

Good luck!


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ncav8tor said:
You might have to go with some reproduction parts if you can’t find the original versions. These people used to offer discounts once you get on their mailing list.

www.gunpartscorp.com

Gun Parts & Firearm Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts

Numrich Gun Parts Corporation, America’s leading supplier of current and obsolete gun parts, accessories, and military surplus since 1950.
www.gunpartscorp.com www.gunpartscorp.com

I have also had good luck finding parts on eBay.

Good luck!
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well soaked it good and scrubbed it all again. I thought I had some Hopps but I must have given it away. I used WD40 for now. I do see what looks like a crack in the buffer, otherwise it doesn't look like it has much if any real wear. Trying to find a buffer and firing pin. I think Numrich may have a repo buffer if it's the right part....
 
In my experience WD 40 turns into maple syrup in a short period of time and will hold onto every piece of debris that it comes into contact with.
 
Sp00ks said:
well soaked it good and scrubbed it all again. I thought I had some Hopps but I must have given it away. I used WD40 for now. I do see what looks like a crack in the buffer, otherwise it doesn't look like it has much if any real wear. Trying to find a buffer and firing pin. I think Numrich may have a repo buffer if it's the right part....
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I bought three of the Numrich buffers recently to replace a broken one and stock a couple spares. They are good to go.
 
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