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Marlin model 60 question

R.L. Smith
I just finished reading about the model 60 questions on down the page. I also have a model 60 with a problem. The action is stuck to the open position. It does not have a release button. I'm sure it is the old style rifle. I looked at a new one at a gun shop, it has release button on the forward side of the trigger guard.
I have taken it apart, cleaned it and asked a few guys about it. Still stuck open. I have stopped short of complete dis-assembly, removing the pins and springs on the action block. Please advise if you have any ideas. Thanks.

R.L.Smith
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  • gonepostal
    here is a schematic

    i also repied to the other thread you can get parts for the model 60 at brownells ,also gunparts.com

    http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=082Zz60SS
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  • gonepostal
    to answer your question about the bolt

    did you try pulling it outward?

    the bolt moves foreward and backwards as usuall ,but it also moves in and out ,in being a catch ,out to fire
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  • R.L. Smith
    Wow! Do I feel humbled. I went out to the shop, picked up the rifle, pulled outboard on the bolt lever & it snapped close!
    Problem solved. Thanks.
    "I have no problem with ask questions, no matter how simple, if you don't know - ask.
    It's the ones you are trying to teach, that do not ask questions, you must keep an eye on".
    Quoted to me by my flight instructor about thirty years ago.


    R.L.Smith
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  • EVILDR235
    Don't feel bad.It happened to me about 20 years ago also.Mine almost wound up wrapped around a tree.Still have mine,just have not fired it for about 10 years.They do have to be kept clean,or they like to jam.Mine perfers plated bullets over plain lead ones.Mine shoots quite well.
    EvilDr235

    Two types of people drive old cars.Rich people because they want to and poor people because they have to.
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  • gskyhawk
    boy I'm glad i read this post , I just got a older md60 from a guy and I didn't know about the bolt handle being a hold open , reached over and took it out of the case and sure enough that darn handle goes in and out [:I] thanks guys great info
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  • gonepostal
    yep it happens ,glad thats all it was

    yep its me ,same one for 4 years now
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