**Thx Dave's Gun Shop** Anyone know how to fix a Marlin 60 .22?

[NitroX]

It no workie...

When you pull back the slide to normally engage the trigger it doesn't stay back (when unloaded) like it used to and it won't engage the trigger to dry-fire it.

Anyone know if Marlin has lifetime warranty maybe? It's older than I am and taking it to a gunsmith would most likely be more costly than the rifle.

 

[parallel]

http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php

Click the link above and I have no doubt that you'll have your answer forthwith.

 

[SpeedRacer]

They are fairly simple...take it apart (only 3 screws) and see if anything looks weird.

 

[NitroX]

Yeah, I can't see that close up to be able to tell. I'll have to find someone that knows about them and can check it out. Thanks tho for the 2 places to look, much appreciated.

 

[NitroX]

Yeah, I can't see that close up to be able to tell. I'll have to find someone that knows about them and can check it out. Thanks tho for the 2 places to look, much appreciated.

 

[Ben Segrest]

Drop it off at my house and I'll see if I can figure out what's wrong with it.

 

[JustinR]

Nitrox, bring it by the shop, and I'll try to help you out if I have time. I've taken a few apart before, but without looking at your particular gun, I have no idea where to tell you to start.

 

[NitroX]

Drop it off at my house and I'll see if I can figure out what's wrong with it.

Sounds good. Justin is around the corner from me so I will see what he can do and if he can't then I'll find you in town, thx

Nitrox, bring it by the shop, and I'll try to help you out if I have time. I've taken a few apart before, but without looking at your particular gun, I have no idea where to tell you to start.

I'll drop it off tomorrow. Thx man.

 

[NitroX]

Took in the Marlin for Justin at Dave's Gun Shop in Lafayette. He and Dave found the culprit keeping the bolt from locking back and also keeping the bolt from going forward far enough to lock into place. The tip of the "bolt hold open" broke off and became lodged inside. Removal of the broken part makes the gun work now although the bolt no longer holds open on last shot fired, which is no biggie.

Thanks Justin & Dave!

 

[SpeedRacer]

What the hell? I guess mine's always been broke, I didn't think they even had a bolt hold open feature.

 

[gunut]

Dam Nitro, you broke my gun. lol

 

[JustinR]

What the hell? I guess mine's always been broke, I didn't think they even had a bolt hold open feature.

They actually have TWO bolt hold open features. The one we found in Nitrox's gun is what holds the bolt back on the last round internally and is released by a small lever next to the trigger guard. The other feature that it has which is completely unnecessary, is the bolt handle can be pushed in towards the receiver when the bolt is being held all the way back while clearing the chamber. So yes, these guns have both an "internal" and "external" bolt hold open feature. Try it and make sure yours works!

 

[NitroX]

Dam Nitro, you broke my gun. lol

Justin, you see that ^^^^^. He's who I got it from so gripe at him for it being internally grungy

 

[Request Dust Off]

They actually have TWO bolt hold open features. The one we found in Nitrox's gun is what holds the bolt back on the last round internally and is released by a small lever next to the trigger guard. The other feature that it has which is completely unnecessary, is the bolt handle can be pushed in towards the receiver when the bolt is being held all the way back while clearing the chamber. So yes, these guns have both an "internal" and "external" bolt hold open feature. Try it and make sure yours works!

Exactly. I'm not sure if all years have them. It is a bit weird. Makes up for not having one on a Remington Nylon 66 though.

 

[Request Dust Off]

Justin, you see that ^^^^^. He's who I got it from so gripe at him for it being internally grungy

They get dirty quickly. to me the biggest advantage a 10/22 has over a 60 is the 10/22 is so much easier to clean.

 

[JustinR]

They get dirty quickly. to me the biggest advantage a 10/22 has over a 60 is the 10/22 is so much easier to clean.

I disagree with you there. The model 60 is very simple to take apart. Unscrew the stock from the barrel/action and pull out the bolt. Breakdown is very similar. Once you know how to do it, it's a piece of cake. Just like the Ruger Mk II/III. EVERYONE complains about that one....until they figure out how it's done, lol.

 

[jimdana1942]

Soon as I read your post I knew it had to be the doomaflotchy.