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Posted: 5/23/2010 4:31:45 AM EDT
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I have a really good neighbor down the road who has asked me to refurbish his Glenfield Marlin Model 60. (he just wants it to shoot) He asked me because he hears me shooting all the time and knows that I'm a serious firearms enthusiast. Essentially, the rifle was left in a dairy barn for years, is in aweful shape, and is missing the trigger, trigger guard, fire control group etc. The rifle is rusted terribly, but I think that I can make it run if I can get the parts. I understand that the rifle is likely worthless, but it has sentimental value to my neighbor and I want to help him because he is a great neighbor. A few questions for you because I have no experience with this rifle...
1. Might I be best off spending $80 - $100 to buy another rifle and rob parts for him? 2. If I do, does the "Glenfield" designation matter for parts compatability? 3. Does anyone have any suggestion for removing a lot of rust on the OD of the barrel? Any advice on stripping it? |
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That is a tough one. I have 3 of them. I never paid more than $50 and they all run and look fine.
Buy a used one for parts, and if it doesn't owrk out at least he will have a usable rifle when you put the parts back together. Otherwise it's dumping money into something that may still not be shootable. |
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I understand what you all are telling me. If it were mine, it would be a decorative piece at best....if it had a sentimental value...otherwise junk. However, my neighbor is a good man, and he's been great to my family so I want to take care of him. He knows nothing of firearms and I intend to deliver with no cost for him. I'm seriously considering buying a sub 100 gun, putting his stock on it, and calling it a day. As I look at it, the chamber and barrel are rusted terribly (likely dangerous).
It sounds bad, but I seriously doubt he knows his serial number (it was in a dairy barn for years and has no fcg). I think this would make him "happy," at minimal cost to me. Thanks for the advice fellas......anybody have a junker they want rid of....plese pm me. (Mods, please don't delete......) |
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Check the age of the rifle.
Determine exactly what parts you need. Call Marlin for price quotes. If you approach $100 - ask how many parts can be found in a current model. If parts cannot be found in a current model, see about picking up another older model (again - can be done for $100 or less) to take parts from. Do not underestimate the customer Service department at Marlin - they have always been very helpful. |
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Thank you for all of the help and replies. This will be a fun project for me over the next few weeks. I'm going to the gunshow this weekend in Fort Worth, and maybe I can find someone's beater.
As I look at this one more, I'm seriously considering a complete rifle and putting his stock on it. |
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Buy a replacement, it will be cheaper than getting the parts to fix that one up. This. Once a rifle begins to rust badly, they're less than worthless. I would mention the rust as a safety issue as well despite the .22 not having much pressure. This gives you an out from having to work on a FUBARed gun. Saves hurt feelings on both sides. My .o2 |
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