Found a Glenfield 60.

[jh45gun]

Well did some calling around and found a Glenfield 60 for 80 bucks in a local pawn shop. Stock and metal were in great shape. Took it out to shoot it with some cheap Blazer ammo and the gun fired but the bolt was sticky and I had some misfires. I figured it was because the bolt was so stiff the fireing pin probably was too and not sure how great that blazer ammo is either I never shot it before. Came home and gave it a good cleaning with gun scrubber and  hopes and a light oiling. The bolt moves smooth now so I am hoping it should function normally now. I had recieved 50 bucks for my birthday so it really only cost me 30 bucks out of my wallet so I figured I would grab it. Jim

[Keith L]

Jim, I hope yours works for you.  I struggled with a Glenfield 60 for quite a while, trying all the Marlin tricks I could find.  I gave up, gave it away and the guy I gave it to gave up also.  When it wasn't jamming it was misfiring.  All cleaning/lubing known to man at the time (20 years ago) failed.  Maybe one of the new lubes will work.

I was so disappointed with that .22 it took years before I got another Marlin.  That one I am glad to have and will never part with.

[EVOC ONE]

Congrats on the Glenfield purchase.  They are neat little rifles.  Around my way, $80 is a good price anymore.  A year or two ago, they could be found in decent shape from $60.  A decent one today most likely will set you back $100.

They have a reputation for being a bit finicky with certain types of ammo.  Dirt and heavy amounts of oil can create havoc with them.  Sometimes the older models need a new feed throat.  It depends upon how much it has been shot.  Its a simple fix and the throat assembly can be had from Brownells for less than $20, IIRC.  I have also found that the firing pins can wear down enough to cause misfires.  I had one that looked the proper length when placed next to a new one but was .010 short.  Dry firing them can cause damage to the outside of the chamber and will bend or wear down the firing pin. 

You mentioned you cleaned it.  If you didn't dis-assemble the receiver, I recommend doing so.  Its very easy and will go a long way to ensuring good service. Once you get it apart, there is no need to dis-assemble the action area (the section with all the springs).  It will come out as a unit.  Just give it a good spraying with Gun Scrubber or similar cleaner designed for synthetics.  There is a plastic recoil buffer that can deteriorate with hard solvents. 

I find that the Marlin Mod 60 can be as accurate as any of my Marlin bolt action .22's. 

Have fun and enjoy it. 

 

[jh45gun]

Thanks for the info. I did take it out of the stock and cleaned it with gun scrubber on the bottom of the receiver and through the bolt area. I think the feed ramp is fine as it did not jam that way. What it did do mostly was misfire and the bolt like I said was real stiff so I am guessing the fireing pin was too. I guess I will find out when I shoot it again. The gun does not look like it has been shot much so I am guessing some one gunked it up and that was the problem.

[jh45gun]

Serial number starts with a 19 so according to the date chart I found it was made in 1981. It has the Squirrel stock. It looks in real good shape for a 25 plus year old rifle.

[EVOC ONE]

Sounds like you found a real nice example.  I'm a bit partial to the Squirrel stock.  I find it unique, even if it is embossed. 

Have fun. 

 

[Savage .250]

  I`ve got two older ones (scoped) and never had a bit of trouble from either. Keep them clean and use GOOD
    ammo.
   

[jh45gun]

Well took it out today and shot it again after cleaning to make sure it was a keeper and it is. It shot with out a hitch now and even at rapid fire not a problem. Not that I shoot rapid fire but I figure that is a good indication of jamming problems. Ammo this time was Federal Champion not that great of ammo either I have had lots better luck with the federal bulk ammo. This stuff all fired for the most part, l but two that sounded  like squib like loads though I know they went through the barrel as I was shooting at close range where I could see the bullet hit as I shooting into a mud bank and was not target shooting but function shooting.  Also had a couple that did not fire yet the fireing pin indentation was heavy so it was the ammo and not the fireing pin. Cleaning the gun really helped get the fireing pin hitting like it should. I think I am going to like this little rifle. I better stock up on ammo though as I would expect I will be shooting more though a semi auto than the last bolt gun (romanian) I had.  I bought this to plink with and that is why I wanted a semi auto they are just more fun to shoot when your plinking I think though I tend to go through ammo better. I can see already I will like this gun better then the Rugers I had. I like the tube mag and I like the longer heavier barrel.

[EVOC ONE]

Glad to hear you have a shooter there.  I've had good luck with Federal ammo, including El cheapo Lightnings as well as the Champions and American Eagles.  CCI Standard Velocity also does well. 

Its easy to become addicted to the Mod 60's.  They are found in just about every pawn/gun shop for decent money.  They are easy to work on and fun to tinker with.  I've located fixer-uppers at gun shows, sometimes with missing parts, for as low as $35. 

Its sounds like you have the cleaning covered pretty well, but I would like to add one more thing.  Be sure to clean the extractor notches beside the chamber face.  If they get clogged the bolt will not fully close and mis-fires and/or poor extraction could occur. I use a dental pick set, but I've heard of others using tooth picks.  I don't know how well a toothpick works, but sometimes that carbon can really get stuck in there.

Enjoy!

[Charles/NM]

Here's what I have found from owning three and working on a bunch more.
You will find badly bent recoil springs in some. I just straighten them out and they work fine. Some 'experts' swear you must buy a new spring. Not so in my experience.
I have a real old one that had a very sticky bolt. Turned out the soft cast aluminum receiver had been sent in toward the bolt under the ejection port. When you take the bolt out look inside the receiver for signs of rubbing. If so file it smooth and try to get a slightly polished surface. My most reliable 60's have around .030" slop between the receiver and bolt.
Don't use ammo that has blunt bullets like Winchester X-Pert.  Won't feed right. Mine all prefer Winchester Dynapoint ammo. since Winchester seems to find it necessary to play games with Dynapoint availability and have greatly raised prices I have gone to Federal ammo.
Polishing all surfaces of the bolt seems to lengthen time between cleaning. I jewel mine because it looks cool.
I lube everything that moves with a good gun grease, Tetra, etc. except for the bolt!  I run it completely dry. I've had no problems with a polished bolt galling the receiver.
Model 60 triggers are a whole 'nother subject. They can be made very nice.
Here's a pic of my favorite M60 which I'm sure you've seem before, how I keep a scope from walking off the back of the receiver and my trigger stop:

[jh45gun]

Thanks Charles for the tips. A good cleaning did it it shoots fine now. I think some one gunked it up and it sat for a while as it does not appear to be used that much. Even the Recoil buffer looks like new.

[Keith L]

There were a fair number of them at the gun show I attended this morning, and they were in the $125 up class.  Looks like you got a bargain.

[jh45gun]

Thanks Keith for the price check.    That is one reason I do not buy guns at gun shows most of them want more than what the local gun shop wants for them. I see more" looking" at gun shows then I see buying. I mostly go now for odds and ends, parts, accessories and books and magazines. and reloading stuff. Some of that stuff you can sometimes get a bargain on or they will deal. Most of the guns I just feel are priced too high compared to what they are at a gun shop or pawn shop. While there may be some guns reasonably priced I have not seen that in a while, at least not in my neck of the woods. Very seldom do I ever see a gun priced under a C note.

[Keith L]

There were no bargains today on guns.  We did get a good deal on a magnetically dampened powder scale to replace my old oil dampened one, and a couple of used die sets to give us some backup. 

I like to look at the rare antiques that I will never own.  For me that is worth the price of admission.

[jh45gun]

Yep I agree it is fun to look though most dealers are there to sell and some grumble about the gawkers who do not buy. The thing is if they had their prices reasonable they would be selling instead of just sitting there. I go to most gun shows with at least 40 to 50 dollars in my pocket to buy something. The last couple I went to I came out empty handed. I could not even find a bag of brass or a magazine that interested me.   The last few I went to USED reloading gear was about non-existant.   

[Keith L]

Most of the used stuff was really used, even used up.  The scale was new in the box, the dies in good shape.

[Three-08]

Marlin model 60's do crude up pretty fast, as long as you keep the innards clean and lubed properly the seldom give ya any problems