Marlin Model 60SS..opinions

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fortkevin2

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Picked up a Marlin 60SS a month back or so and the gun is in fair shape. Rear and front sights had rust on them ans the TG is missing one screw and is cracked. The stock is a grey laminated type and has some dings and dents in it. Can it be sanded down just like a standard stock to refinish it? Im sure originally it was pretty when new but it isnt looking all that great now.

Ive got $120 in this gun and cant get that out of it locally after listing ads and no takers. Should I buy new TG, TG screw and shoot it how it is or try and clean it up to like new?

I have a shorter barrelled blued M60 that has a full length mag tube. Im thinking about cutting the barrel to match tube length on the M60SS. As of now it has a longer barrel and shorter mag tube. I dont have a ton in the gun so dont feel like I have a lot to loose on a "project". I scope all my rifles due to eyesight issues so not having a front sight is a nill issue.

Thoughts? Opinions? Here is what the gun looks like as of now:

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I honestly don't think it's a $120 gun and think you overpaid a bit. I'd say a $80-100 gun in this area as you can pick up nice ones that are 99% condition for $125-150 if you look around here. That said, I'd replace the trigger guard screw, and the trigger guard and shoot it if it was me. If you really don't want it, I'd replace those and ask $100 for it, and take any serious offer around there that I got, and just cut your losses. To me if I already had it, I think shooting it would be more fun than taking a loss on it, but it might not be to everyone.
 
Marlin 60SS

Dings and dent can be removed with a wet cloth and an iron. Any q's call me 978-424-7024. I have done it many time.I would not cut the barrel. Esp. if it measures 22 inches.:) Cliff
 
Replace the TG/screw, mount a silver scope on it and have fun. $120 isn't really overpaying considering the cost of ammo. By the time you enough rounds down the barrel the total cost averages out to the cost of the ammo. Eventually, on a price per shot ratio, the rifle will be basically free.
 
TriumphGuy said:
I'd say fix the stock if you want, pop a set of these guys on it http://www.tech-sights.com/ and go shoot some cans. Those are great rifles for plinking with and more accurate than any other .22 semi auto you'll get for that price.
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I had not thought of tech sights and im really glad you brought them up. Thats a perfect idea for this rifle and having the longer barrel will be good for accuracy with iron...longer sight radius.

Plan to clean up the metal and stock then put a set of TS there.

I already have a standard Model 60 but didnt want to remove the scope to use tech sights....now I can have both!!
 
good gun, i dont think you paid too much for it at 120 either....around here the stainless model used is usually around 150. Id take the dings out of the stock with the iron and maybe work on the trigger if its not tolerable. These are great guns and very accurate if you can get past the trigger
 
Midway USA carries parts for them, probably Brownells as well. Have not tried to sand and refinish a laminate stock, I do not know how hard it is to get that coloration like they do or what the process is. I have a couple of Boyd's laminated stocks, but just got them this year so no repairs yet. You might try giving Boyd's a call, they might give you some tips on those dents. They are nice knowlegeable folks to talk to in my experience.
 
I'd say fix and keep, but that model is one of my favorite .22s.
Also curious on the laminate refinish thing.
 
That stock is stained. If you sand parts of it, you'll have to match up the color, which is difficult. It'd be easier to sand the whole thing down.

Were it me, I'd leave it as is, get a different trigger guard screw, and enjoy the rifle.

If your trigger guard broke where mine did, right at the rear screw hole, get a screw with a different head, one big enough to grab what's left of the guard in front of the screw hole. It'll get you working for 15-20 cents.

Replacement screw on top, original on bottom:

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