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2 different types of the marlin model 60?

Sum1_Special
I have written this at the Glock Talk Forums but i didn't seem to get the answers i needed. Seeing how some of you actually sell these things i thought I should post it here aswell.

"hey everyone, this ain't really a good place to post this but its where most of you guys hang out so...

i have recently gave my old .22 rifle to a cousin who i have borrowed it from for 5 years. i am in need of a replacement and have found the marlin model 60 to be perfect. although i plan to get it a pawn or gun shop, i started browsing to how much they go for. there seems to be 2 different versions of it, a plane jane and a bronze beauty.

i dont get it, they are both the same model... is one older than the other? I will be looking for the second one in a pawn shop, just how common are they?"
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  • David Nunn
    The Marlin/Glenfield Model 60 is quite common. The later versions lock the bolt open on the last shot. All have stained birch stocks.

    The earlier version was the Marlin Model 99, and it had a walnut stock and was much prettier.

    Model 60s can be found nearly everywhere.

    Try a search at www.gunbroker.com

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  • He Dog
    You should be able to find a 60 for $100 or less.
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  • p3skyking
    There is a mechanical difference that you should take note of prior to purchase.
    The model with the bolt hold open is the newest and probably the best, but on the earlier models without the hold open;

    Retract the bolt and look at the ejector.
    You will see either a metal extention of the zinc loading assembly or a spring wire protrusion.

    The spring wire ejector is by far a better modification. It seldom breaks but if it does is a simple replacement of the wire.

    The metal extention type, if it breaks requires the complete replacement of the loading subassembly. They do break more often. Many people simply scrap the weapon rather than pay for the whole subassembly.



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  • 1911a1-fan
    The newer ones also have plastic trigger groups
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  • drobs
    I got my model 60 as a gift back in 1988. I believe mine had an 18rd tubular magazine capacity. I think new 60's have a smaller capacity. 14rds?

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  • kingjoey
    quote:Originally posted by drobs
    I got my model 60 as a gift back in 1988. I believe mine had an 18rd tubular magazine capacity. I think new 60's have a smaller capacity. 14rds?

    Regards,
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    Yup, the newer ones have a shorter mag tube. The old ones are 18+1

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