[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help me fix a Marlin?

Posted: 7/31/2014 9:25:22 AM EDT

So I was installing a set of Skinner sights on a circa 2008 Marlin 336. As I'm gently tapping the front sight off with a Delrin punch and a brass hammer, the whole front sight base comes off. The screw (one) holding it to the barrel broke and, no, I wasn't whanging on it. I think I've got all or most of the old screw out. Anyone know the thread pitch? Do I just need to clean it out with a tap? Gunsmith (pro) time? Thanks.

Posted: 7/31/2014 12:07:01 PM EDT

[#1]

pretty sure that's a 6-48 thread pitch, if you need to run a tap into the hole make sure it's a bottoming type tap. Marlin replacement screws are available at brownells, midway.

Posted: 7/31/2014 6:59:36 PM EDT

[#2]

Find a competent Smith with the correct tooling and ability to remove the screw remnant.
Left hand drill bits are your friend.

Posted: 8/1/2014 8:44:40 AM EDT

[#3]

Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna take it to a smith and see if he can drill and tap a two screw ramp.

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