After doing some browsing around my local area, I found a Marlin 60 that is of the right vintage I have been looking for. Come along and lets check it out.
Awesome find! Ironically we are on the same wavelength, I just picked up my first model 60 and it is identical to yours. Same year and everything. You've been a great help on what to look for on these old rifles. I look forward to seeing how that thing shoots with a scope.
I had the Marlin 99M1 .22. I got it for Christmas when I was 12 years old. My Dad bought it from K-Mart for $35.99 new, including a scope. It had the world famous "micro groove barrel. " and I could drive tacks with it. I'd give anything if I still had it. By the way, back in the early 80s, a guy that worked for me in my automotive shop and knew I loved guns and that I worked on guns as a hobby, brought in an old Marlin Glenfield and said it wouldn't work and asked me to see what was wrong with it. I checked the chamber to make sure it was unloaded, then parked it behind my office door where it sat several days. At one time or another every guy in my shop picked it up and handled it and pointed it around looking through the scope. I took it home to my basement workbench and started taking it apart and found that the magazine tube was clogged up with grease and dirt and had 10 live rounds in it!!
Thanks Tom. I have 2 "older" model 60's. One was my dad's Glenfield 17 round with the squirrel on the stock and one is a Marlin branded 17 round one he gave me the year I graduated high school in 1986. Those are two guns I will keep forever. They both have several thousand rounds through them but they look and shoot like they did when they were new. Each have taught several people to shoot as well. I like the new music! I'll be waiting to see the new Marlin all fixed up. Will you be painting the top of the receiver too?
My first one was a 1984, which I gave to my nephew after I found the 1988 60. The 84 had been in rough condition but ended up being super accurate. Josh has dressed it up a little more since he has had it. And Now, I have one on layaway at my local pawn shop. Serial number says it is a 1990. But it has the full length magazine and also last shot hold open. It's almost mint condition. It's funny, I have had three of them and all three had both features.
I own a Marlin Model 60 that I purchased new back in 1983 and it's been a fantastic little rifle for targets and small game. I don't have a big gun collection but love older classic firearms. My two favorites are the Model 60 (1983) and my Remington 870 Wingmaster (1975). Thanks so much for this video!!
I'm pretty sure I have nearly the exact same gun. Time frame would be right, mid to early 80s. I bought it new, I forget where I bought it. One of my first purchases. Mom found a couple of grandpa's pistols which got me into shooting and reloading. Pretty sure first came the revolver, then this. I was young and stupid and messed up the firing pin by dry firing, causing barely dented rounds. Got smarter. Took out the firing pin, laid it on an anvil and VERY gently tapped it on the sides a few times with a small peen hammer. Fixed it!
Back around 2000-ish, time frame, I bought a Stainless model 60 at a pawn shop, mine is the 14rd version. But I totally ruined a perfect stock cutting it off for a 6 or 7 year old to shoulder.🤣 I still have that Marlin, I have re-stocked it today.🫣 But I had to chuckle at the drilling in the stock part.🤣 Well, I guess it really belongs to my son, I bought it for him all those years ago. He just does not have storage at his place yet, he turns 30 this year.😱
Your discussion on the value of mid 80’s Marlins is very helpful. The Marlin 60 is on my list but wasn’t sure about the better vintages they produced over the many years in production. Thanks!
I understand the frustration encountering the bad sling stud holes, but I’m surprised at the strong tone of judgment, especially because of the knowledge you share in techniques of cleaning and refurbing old guns, which is needed in the community. Gunsmiths, at least in my area, are rare and expensive, and not always qualified, so I don’t judge too harshly for someone doing a bad diy sling mount, or deciding that the need for a sling for their hunting was worth more than the cost of being overcharged for someone else to do a poor job with it anyway. I’ll be interested to see how you fix it up, and maybe a detour along the way on how a proper mount should have been performed?
The last Model 60 I bought was made in 1985 and had the last shot hold open feature as well. I need to get it out and check the magazine tube length, just can’t remember right now which length it is. Hopefully, I stumbled on one with the long tube. I remember that when I was looking, I wanted an early model that had the last shot hold open feature. Looking forward to seeing what you do with those holes and how well it will group with a good scope.
I checked my latest Model 60 today, it is a 1985 model with the full length magazine tube and the last shot hold open feature, making it a match to your gun. The gun is in good to excellent condition with minimal wear on the stock and metal. Looks like I lucked out and didn’t even realize it.
I remember that rifle was a mainstay at the Otasco and Western Auto in my hometown back in the 80's. I never would've believed that just 40 short years later, plastic guns would be all the rage.
Thanks for the vid. I just acquired my father in law's Model 60 (mfg. 1990) Only shot about 40 rounds thru it. Always wanted one. has full length barrel and magazine tube. Has the reinforcement screw behind the trigger guard. Stay safe, stay armed, stay free.
Very best I had was the Marlin Glenfield mod. 65!!! Had 4x scope but I could hit just as good without it!!! Loved that thing my cousin let it get stolen!!!
Another great video Tom, I especially liked this episode, because my very first .22lr rifle was a Marlin 60. I sure had a lot of fun huntin' squirrel & rabbit with it. I took out a lot of Outlaws & Bandidos (tin cans) with it as well. This video brought back a flood of great memories, thanks for sharing it. JT Barren County, KY
The Marlin has a thinner more comfortable stock to me and I like the longer barrel with the tube magazine. It balances better for me. That said, I have 2 of each, 60 and 10-22
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman The Marlin 783 is another that feels perfect to me for the bolt actions. I do like others better by design but Marlin seemed to be very more interested in the handling and feel.
Great video and a great find. I have several Marlin 22s that I have gotten over the years and am always on the lookout. I found a Remington Model 24 take down 22. The exterior is really messed up with cracks in the wood and rust on the metal, but the bore and insides are like new. Doesn’t seem to be much on RUclips about disassembly. Not in the old books either so I’ll struggle through. Thanks for your videos and can’t wait to see what you do with the Marlin.
My dad had an identical one with full length barrels and magazine, bought at K-mart for around $75 way back. I believe the magazine held 18 rounds of 22 LR. Dad kept it for home defense. It was given to me after dad passed away.
سلام دوست عزیز ،،تشکر از شما برای ساخت این ویدیوی زیبا،،،امروز من و پدر پیرم با تپانچه قدیمی برتا مدل هفتاد و دو در کالیبر بیست و دو با فشنگ ایرانی چهل شلیک داشتیم که فقط چهار تا از آنها به بطری ها خورد،،،پدرم میگفت در چهل و پنج سال پیش فشنگهای آمریکایی و اروپایی بسیار عالی بودند و همه به هدف میخورد اما این فشنگهای ایرانی اصلا کیفیت خوبی ندارند. دوست عزیز اگر امکان دارد از فشنگهایی که نورانی هستند ویدئو درست کنید🎉❤✌👍👍
American guns are no longer very good since American businesses have gotten so greedy and put profits above any and everything, including morals. If you get any American guns, get something 1995 or so or older. Otherwise get something European.
I picked up this exact vintage 2 weeks ago from my local gun shop. Full length magazine tube and bolt hold open with a period correct optic. $175 in as new condition.
Looking forward to the follow up videos. The how-to fix the holes in the stock video would be great. Good open sight shooting as well. My analog to your Marlin is a Savage 187S. It has a vintage Weaver K4 Micro Trac scope on it and shoots really well.
Great video!!! My dad gave me one of these and I’ve been restoring it. I’m really needing a replacement loading tube because the piece at the bottom is broken and everywhere I look is out of stock. Do you know where one can be found?
I just found this on Ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/375484505450?itmmeta=01J0TRP5RM01022KK191N2HGAS&hash=item576c9edd6a:g:l80AAOSw93hlzDPQ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0AIZSSHmexNpbta1iycQxzHAvOcHyaQqaiYNNJC2j2UEcoBL4Cdx9UK1XEhcHdxWHPbA%2B9P8kn5gOjYZe
Went to the cabinet and pulled my old Marlin 60. Mine has the ‘JM’ stamp, but first # of serial are 19, so ‘81. Has gold trigger if that’s of any importance. I don’t believe it holds open on last round or not?
Thank you CO for the great info and history on the Marlin 60. I had a topic I wanted to discuss withy you about my Rem. 541S. I had it our to the range shooting side by side with my Savage BRJ 22lr. The savage really applied a whoopin' to my beloved M541. But during the shooting I noticed something I never noticed before with the Remington. When closing the bolt it seemed to be just a bit sticky. So I closed up on a round and ejected it without firing it. I noticed that the bullet had been rifling engraved to about 1/2 way down the full diameter portion of the slug. Have you known of this or is it a common condition?
That 541 should be a real shooter with the right ammo. The reason you are experiencing the "sticky" feel and the engraving on the bullet is because your rifle has a match grade chamber. Give it a good cleaning and try some SK Standard plus, or maybe Eley Club. It should group into at least 1/2 inch at 50 yards. On a good day perhaps into one ragged hole. Remember to shoot the same ammo after it gets leaded in with about three shots. Then clean the bore with a good coated rod and cotton patches. Then try another ammo brand or style to get a relative comparison. Let me know how you do. I will help in any way I can.
I think you lucked up on a keeper. You gonna have fun getting it back in shape. The rifle you shot in the beginning of this video. What scope and mounts do you have on it. Thanks
That little rifle is a Glenfield "Squirrel Stock" and receiver with a newer style Marlin barrel and mag tube. The scope is a vintage Bushnell 4X Custom bullet drop compensator.
Great question. I believe it is due to your scope reticle moving as the power is being adjusted. To be sure you can put the scope in a padded vise, sight it on a target at the same distance you are shooting, then turn the power ring and watch the crosshairs closely to see if they move up-down or left-right.. If there is any movement, then your scope is not tracking consistently.
According to the Brophy Marlin Firearms book and Wikipedia, the last shot bolt hold open feature started in 1985. I don't know accurate that publication is because I have 2 from 1984 (serial #'s start with 16) that have that feature and also the long magazine tube. Also have one from 1989 and it has the long magazine as well, which was I believe the last year. 1983 they dropped the Glenfield name. Anyone else have these anomalies?
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I have had a stainless steel one for 47 years love it!🥰
Another GR8 video . Can't wait to see how you transform this one into a rimfire Gem 🍀
It's another video opportunity.
Awesome find! Ironically we are on the same wavelength, I just picked up my first model 60 and it is identical to yours. Same year and everything. You've been a great help on what to look for on these old rifles. I look forward to seeing how that thing shoots with a scope.
That's one of the main reasons I love making these videos. I really enjoy connecting with folks like you that like old .22's, hunting, fishing etc.
I had the Marlin 99M1 .22. I got it for Christmas when I was 12 years old. My Dad bought it from K-Mart for $35.99 new, including a scope. It had the world famous "micro groove barrel. " and I could drive tacks with it. I'd give anything if I still had it.
By the way, back in the early 80s, a guy that worked for me in my automotive shop and knew I loved guns and that I worked on guns as a hobby, brought in an old Marlin Glenfield and said it wouldn't work and asked me to see what was wrong with it. I checked the chamber to make sure it was unloaded, then parked it behind my office door where it sat several days. At one time or another every guy in my shop picked it up and handled it and pointed it around looking through the scope. I took it home to my basement workbench and started taking it apart and found that the magazine tube was clogged up with grease and dirt and had 10 live rounds in it!!
Great video, enjoy the content. Thank you !
Great video! Always been a model 60 fan. Thank you!
My very 1st rifle was a brand new '71 vintage Glenfield model 60. I was 8. I recently (and reluctantly) gifted it to my son.
My friend is a finish carpenter. He taught me to use bondo to fill the holes.
Sand and stain. Bondo will accept stain.
Thanks Tom. I have 2 "older" model 60's. One was my dad's Glenfield 17 round with the squirrel on the stock and one is a Marlin branded 17 round one he gave me the year I graduated high school in 1986. Those are two guns I will keep forever. They both have several thousand rounds through them but they look and shoot like they did when they were new. Each have taught several people to shoot as well. I like the new music! I'll be waiting to see the new Marlin all fixed up. Will you be painting the top of the receiver too?
I appreciate your enthusiasm. I am currently working on another video with this rifle. Should be ready soon.
My first one was a 1984, which I gave to my nephew after I found the 1988 60. The 84 had been in rough condition but ended up being super accurate. Josh has dressed it up a little more since he has had it. And Now, I have one on layaway at my local pawn shop. Serial number says it is a 1990. But it has the full length magazine and also last shot hold open. It's almost mint condition. It's funny, I have had three of them and all three had both features.
I have a 80’s model 60, great .22 shoots tight groups. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks so much and I appreciate your video.
I own a Marlin Model 60 that I purchased new back in 1983 and it's been a fantastic little rifle for targets and small game. I don't have a big gun collection but love older classic firearms. My two favorites are the Model 60 (1983) and my Remington 870 Wingmaster (1975). Thanks so much for this video!!
Another great vid thanks. I love my 22s including the old single shot i received in 1970 on my 10nth birthday.
Nice to hear you still have them.
As a class A auto mechanic for nearly 40 years I know exactly what you are talking about with people leaving stuff alone. LOL
I'm pretty sure I have nearly the exact same gun. Time frame would be right, mid to early 80s. I bought it new, I forget where I bought it. One of my first purchases. Mom found a couple of grandpa's pistols which got me into shooting and reloading. Pretty sure first came the revolver, then this. I was young and stupid and messed up the firing pin by dry firing, causing barely dented rounds. Got smarter. Took out the firing pin, laid it on an anvil and VERY gently tapped it on the sides a few times with a small peen hammer. Fixed it!
Back around 2000-ish, time frame, I bought a Stainless model 60 at a pawn shop, mine is the 14rd version. But I totally ruined a perfect stock cutting it off for a 6 or 7 year old to shoulder.🤣 I still have that Marlin, I have re-stocked it today.🫣 But I had to chuckle at the drilling in the stock part.🤣 Well, I guess it really belongs to my son, I bought it for him all those years ago. He just does not have storage at his place yet, he turns 30 this year.😱
Storage... for a rifle? They require less space than a broom, for crying out loud.
I think you can agree, that looking back on the years we often wonder where the time has gone.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Man that is the truth👊
Your discussion on the value of mid 80’s Marlins is very helpful. The Marlin 60 is on my list but wasn’t sure about the better vintages they produced over the many years in production. Thanks!
The one I received in '86 will shoot dime sized groups at 25 yards with the right ammo and a good rest. I have a 4X scope on it too.
@@jamescooper2618 They can be great little shooters.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman I have a friend who hunts prairie dogs with his. I have seen him connect at 250 yards (!)
Unfortunately around my parts pawn shops charge new prices for used guns! Great find!
I've got on old Glenfield, put a good scope on it ran some good ammo and was able to shoot moa at 50 yards!
I understand the frustration encountering the bad sling stud holes, but I’m surprised at the strong tone of judgment, especially because of the knowledge you share in techniques of cleaning and refurbing old guns, which is needed in the community. Gunsmiths, at least in my area, are rare and expensive, and not always qualified, so I don’t judge too harshly for someone doing a bad diy sling mount, or deciding that the need for a sling for their hunting was worth more than the cost of being overcharged for someone else to do a poor job with it anyway. I’ll be interested to see how you fix it up, and maybe a detour along the way on how a proper mount should have been performed?
The last Model 60 I bought was made in 1985 and had the last shot hold open feature as well. I need to get it out and check the magazine tube length, just can’t remember right now which length it is. Hopefully, I stumbled on one with the long tube. I remember that when I was looking, I wanted an early model that had the last shot hold open feature. Looking forward to seeing what you do with those holes and how well it will group with a good scope.
I am currently in the process of doing just that.
I checked my latest Model 60 today, it is a 1985 model with the full length magazine tube and the last shot hold open feature, making it a match to your gun. The gun is in good to excellent condition with minimal wear on the stock and metal. Looks like I lucked out and didn’t even realize it.
Nice video, looks a great little rifle to add to your collection 👍
I remember that rifle was a mainstay at the Otasco and Western Auto in my hometown back in the 80's. I never would've believed that just 40 short years later, plastic guns would be all the rage.
Thanks for the vid. I just acquired my father in law's Model 60 (mfg. 1990) Only shot about 40 rounds thru it. Always wanted one. has full length barrel and magazine tube. Has the reinforcement screw behind the trigger guard. Stay safe, stay armed, stay free.
Just picked up a cooey and 99c cumberland fever
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep your videos coming please.
Very best I had was the Marlin Glenfield mod. 65!!! Had 4x scope but I could hit just as good without it!!! Loved that thing my cousin let it get stolen!!!
I picked up my pawnshop Mod 60 on the first of June! Turns out it's a 1976 model. It looks 98%!
I always look forward to your videos, thank you for another good one.
So does most of the world yank
Another great video Tom,
I especially liked this episode, because my very first .22lr rifle was a Marlin 60. I sure had a lot of fun huntin' squirrel & rabbit with it. I took out a lot of Outlaws & Bandidos (tin cans) with it as well.
This video brought back a flood of great memories, thanks for sharing it.
JT
Barren County, KY
I feel honored to present something that evokes fond memories.
Although I prefer the Ruger 1022 design engineering over the marlin semi autos, the handling of the marlins seems much nicer to me.
The Marlin has a thinner more comfortable stock to me and I like the longer barrel with the tube magazine. It balances better for me. That said, I have 2 of each, 60 and 10-22
I tend to agree. The Ruger 1022 is a bit "stocky" for my taste.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman The Marlin 783 is another that feels perfect to me for the bolt actions. I do like others better by design but Marlin seemed to be very more interested in the handling and feel.
Great video and a great find. I have several Marlin 22s that I have gotten over the years and am always on the lookout. I found a Remington Model 24 take down 22. The exterior is really messed up with cracks in the wood and rust on the metal, but the bore and insides are like new. Doesn’t seem to be much on RUclips about disassembly. Not in the old books either so I’ll struggle through. Thanks for your videos and can’t wait to see what you do with the Marlin.
1985 to 1987 are the holy grail years you're referring to. Great video!
I think 1984's also have the features I mentioned in the video, (except maybe the screw in the pistol grip).
Pretty cool 👍 😎 👌
My dad had an identical one with full length barrels and magazine, bought at K-mart for around $75 way back. I believe the magazine held 18 rounds of 22 LR. Dad kept it for home defense. It was given to me after dad passed away.
Good tips Thanks again.
سلام دوست عزیز ،،تشکر از شما برای ساخت این ویدیوی زیبا،،،امروز من و پدر پیرم با تپانچه قدیمی برتا مدل هفتاد و دو در کالیبر بیست و دو با فشنگ ایرانی چهل شلیک داشتیم که فقط چهار تا از آنها به بطری ها خورد،،،پدرم میگفت در چهل و پنج سال پیش فشنگهای آمریکایی و اروپایی بسیار عالی بودند و همه به هدف میخورد اما این فشنگهای ایرانی اصلا کیفیت خوبی ندارند. دوست عزیز اگر امکان دارد از فشنگهایی که نورانی هستند ویدئو درست کنید🎉❤✌👍👍
American guns are no longer very good since American businesses have gotten so greedy and put profits above any and everything, including morals. If you get any American guns, get something 1995 or so or older. Otherwise get something European.
Nice find!
great vid thanks
I picked up this exact vintage 2 weeks ago from my local gun shop. Full length magazine tube and bolt hold open with a period correct optic. $175 in as new condition.
Good price for a gun that's probably more accurate than the new stuff coming out nowadays.
Liked the video. I used to have a Model 60 when I was young. I'd like to find another!
Looking forward to the follow up videos.
The how-to fix the holes in the stock video would be great.
Good open sight shooting as well.
My analog to your Marlin is a Savage 187S.
It has a vintage Weaver K4 Micro Trac scope on it and shoots really well.
That's coming soon.
Just purchased a boyds stock for mine. Take a look at them, very nice.
I'll check them out.
👍 ❤
I just looked at one yesterday and I think it’s the same year,found at the pawnshop too,let you know which one tomorrow when I put it on layaway.
Thanks for sharing. Yes, let me know what you get. 😊
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman it’s a 1994 Marlin model 60 in almost new condition,even has a beige sticker on the bottom front portion of the forearm.
Great video!!! My dad gave me one of these and I’ve been restoring it. I’m really needing a replacement loading tube because the piece at the bottom is broken and everywhere I look is out of stock. Do you know where one can be found?
I just found this on Ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/375484505450?itmmeta=01J0TRP5RM01022KK191N2HGAS&hash=item576c9edd6a:g:l80AAOSw93hlzDPQ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0AIZSSHmexNpbta1iycQxzHAvOcHyaQqaiYNNJC2j2UEcoBL4Cdx9UK1XEhcHdxWHPbA%2B9P8kn5gOjYZe
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman thanks so much for this!
Went to the cabinet and pulled my old Marlin 60. Mine has the ‘JM’ stamp, but first # of serial are 19, so ‘81. Has gold trigger if that’s of any importance. I don’t believe it holds open on last round or not?
Thank you CO for the great info and history on the Marlin 60. I had a topic I wanted to discuss withy you about my Rem. 541S. I had it our to the range shooting side by side with my Savage BRJ 22lr. The savage really applied a whoopin' to my beloved M541. But during the shooting I noticed something I never noticed before with the Remington. When closing the bolt it seemed to be just a bit sticky. So I closed up on a round and ejected it without firing it. I noticed that the bullet had been rifling engraved to about 1/2 way down the full diameter portion of the slug. Have you known of this or is it a common condition?
That 541 should be a real shooter with the right ammo. The reason you are experiencing the "sticky" feel and the engraving on the bullet is because your rifle has a match grade chamber. Give it a good cleaning and try some SK Standard plus, or maybe Eley Club. It should group into at least 1/2 inch at 50 yards. On a good day perhaps into one ragged hole. Remember to shoot the same ammo after it gets leaded in with about three shots. Then clean the bore with a good coated rod and cotton patches. Then try another ammo brand or style to get a relative comparison. Let me know how you do. I will help in any way I can.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Thanks CO you're a gentleman and a scholar. 👍
I think you lucked up on a keeper. You gonna have fun getting it back in shape.
The rifle you shot in the beginning of this video. What scope and mounts do you have on it. Thanks
That little rifle is a Glenfield "Squirrel Stock" and receiver with a newer style Marlin barrel and mag tube. The scope is a vintage Bushnell 4X Custom bullet drop compensator.
Thank you
I shot my cooey .22 on 4 power than on 7 and impacts changed high and right on 7 power why is that kind sir
Great question. I believe it is due to your scope reticle moving as the power is being adjusted. To be sure you can put the scope in a padded vise, sight it on a target at the same distance you are shooting, then turn the power ring and watch the crosshairs closely to see if they move up-down or left-right.. If there is any movement, then your scope is not tracking consistently.
Drilling holes in a 100 dollar 22, is not that big a deal....thats how some people learn.
According to the Brophy Marlin Firearms book and Wikipedia, the last shot bolt hold open feature started in 1985. I don't know accurate that publication is because I have 2 from 1984 (serial #'s start with 16) that have that feature and also the long magazine tube. Also have one from 1989 and it has the long magazine as well, which was I believe the last year. 1983 they dropped the Glenfield name. Anyone else have these anomalies?
I believe my dad bought his Glenfield in '82. Great gun!
I'm not into the model 60, to me they are better out there. ECK USMC
Never met a trustworthy Marine.