Marlin/Glenfield Model 60 "Stovepipe' Issues, and How to Fix Them

[@jstud999]

As a 33 year old younger American I truly appreciate all of these amazing videos you make passing on a wealth of knowledge.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Thanks for the nice compliment.

[@bradd8383]

Your work is greatly appreciated kind sir ​@@CumberlandOutdoorsman

[@anangryranger]

Well done sir! 👍 Great instructional video!! And you are quite right about maintaining your weapons. Spent 30 years as a professional gunsmith. The method you employed here was nearly the exact same repairs I've done with this particular rifle, many times in the past. Now here's a funny side note. Recently, I've been plagued by a crafty gopher going wild in my front yard. To compound the problem, my dog goes absolutely nuts trying to get that rodent, digging massive trenches! And using a single action 22 pistol, was too slow to put down a burst when that little (censored) gopher would appear starting a new hole. So I dug out the Glenfield Mod60 I bought a couple years ago at a pawn shop. A 1971 mfg piece that wasn't cared for the best in the past. Misfires, stovepipes, and misfeeds followed. Tore it down. Replaced a badly battered firing pin, and did similar adjustments to correct the other issues. Can get off a burst of six quickly if I have too. Now, if I can just line up on that pesky little gopher!😏

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Thanks! I really enjoyed that story.😊

[@waynejenkins6259]

Tom, the demonstration using the bolt and the fire control unit clearly shows how this rifle functions. Great job!!!

[@danielb2060]

Model 60 was my first rifle when I was 12 years old, at age 61 I still own it. You must know how to maintain it. Great video Sir !

[@125saito]

Without a doubt one of the best, most informative firearm repair videos I have ever seen. I'm surprised YT allowed it to be posted. Thank you CO.

[@jeffdanner653]

BINGO ! Working on a Marlin Model 75 with a similar action , same issues ; for a friend . Action was FULL of powder residue , grit and sludge , bolt return spring kinked , and ejector spring bent . After duplicating your repair actions , it functions "as designed" . Have not been able to test fire yet , but "im confident it will work . Thank you again for your keen insight and mechanical expertise . Best wishes 🍀

[@xcalibre222]

WOW, you make it look so simple, lol. Mine was made in 1972 according to S.N. I don't think it has the spring ejector, only a built up ridge that kicks the brass out. I have never had a problem with jams or stove pipes so far. Thanks for the Vids!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Right. Yours is an earlier model. My Marlin model 99 is just like your early model 60.

[@1959jimbob]

Thank you for puttting this video and information out. I have a Glennfield 60 that my dad bought for my oldest brother when it first came out. Both family members have long since passed and throught the good graces of my next older brother, at the time of his passing 10 years ago, I wound up with the rifle. My sister in law told me that 'Terry' had not shot the rifle since our oldest brother passed in '65, until just a few month before he himself passed on. He told his wife that I was to get that rifle because if there was anyone who could be trusted to take care of and repair that rifle it would be me. He made her promise to NOT take it to a repair shop, he had rather leave it not working, than to risk taking it to a repairman and have it disappear. Imagine my joy at receiving this beauty. I had NO IDEA that it even existed. After giving it a thorough cleaning, I discovered one of the springs broken and the return spring was badly bent. So, I put it back together and put it in my secure space, until I could properly research it out. I bought new springs and have kept them with the rifle ever since. After watching this video, I now have the knowledge and self confindence to tear this heirloom down and make the repairs. I can not ever thank you enough for doing this and all the other videos you have put out. I have learned more from you than with anyone I have ever watched or encountered. You put the techniques into an easy to understand way. Thank you thank you thank you.....

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

That was a cool history of your Marlin 60. Glad I could be of help. Thanks for sharing.

[@cbroz7492]

...excellent exhibition of the repair process...

[@trimman1224]

Fantastic info, many thanks.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

You are quite welcome.

[@edwardkawecki8101]

Always like your repair videos. A compliment on this one for much better lighting and close-up shots. What I feel would have been much more beneficial would have been to show the actual teardown and troubleshooting of each misaligned or damaged part as it was found. And then show what it took to fix or straighten the parts. One other thing would have been nice to explain the adjustment on the ejector spring using specific measurements or as Arrow Dodger calls it in his excellent model 60 repair videos, the nickel trick. I also like making and using a simple pickle Fork out of a pocket screwdriver and tapering the plastic end to slide on the E clips with absolutely no scratches

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

I was going to include all the preliminary steps you mentioned, but I wanted to keep the video shorter. Some of my videos are clearly too long.

[@28yogy4todd]

Number 1 - Thank you. Number 2 - This is by far the best instructional video I have ever watched on KZbin. The detail you provided, shows that you turned every stone over to show whats underneath. Number 3 - I just yesterday acquired this same model, I have not tested it yet, the weather is about 10 degrees and snowing here right now, maybe it would be the ultimate test with the conditions to see if my rifle performs good. Cumberland Outdoorsman you are outstanding!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Thanks! Congrats on your new rifle. I hope it serves you well.😊

[@Tim5150B]

Great video! My '75 Glenfield/Marlin 60 is still a shooter. The ejection spring is commonly bent if forcing it back together, I was taught to use the thickness of a Nickle as a gauge to bend it back in place. Thanks for helping keep the classics current. Now the leaves have started to fall, I'm ready to get in woods for some fat Kentucky squirrels. 🐿

[@keithbyrnes34]

Nice demonstration on how action works, now I can see how eject works

[@jamesgullo8240]

These guns are great, but they are not maintenance free. They get gritty and dirty relatively fast. There is no getting around regular cleaning with these rifles. The factory machining on the action assembly leaves a little to be desired. Best video yet on Model 60 disassembly/cleaning!

[@waynejenkins6259]

Looks like I’m the first to hit this video. If anybody can fix a Marlin 6o, you can!!!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Hi Wayne. I just knew you find this video pretty quickly.😄

[@mikepj67]

Good info thank

[@BuckcreekTV]

Excellent tutorial thank you! I have my Papa's glenfeild 75 in the safe and I now feel confident to do the repair myself!

[@TARandFEATHERS]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have a Western Auto Revelation 120 that I believe is a copy of the Marlin 60. If anyone can tell me where the serial # is located I would be grateful. RockOn.StayFree.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

The serial # should be on the left side of the receiver, unless you have an early model.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

I've used a magnifying glass and can't find a # anywhere. Thought you might say it was inside the receiver or something. It's been in my family since about mid 70's I think.@@CumberlandOutdoorsman

[@Tim5150B]

Prior to the 1968 Gun Control Act, firearms weren't required to have serial numbers. I would assume if you can't find it, it was made between 1960-1967.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

Thanks for the info friend.@@Tim5150B

[@austencline8500]

I just bought a 1975 Glenfield Model 60 and I haven't had any issues with it yet but this video was an incredible resource. Not only was it a fascinating look at exactly how the action operates within the gun, but it also showed me exactly what to look out for and how to properly maintain my new/old rifle so that it continues to operate well for many more years to come. Thank you for your work.

[@1956tojo]

I am by no means an expert, but do consider myself as a person of fair knowledge of the Marlin Model 60 rifles...... I purchased my first Glenfield 60 in 1965 with my grass cutting money and $20 of promised matching funds from Dad at a Western Auto store in Belle Mo.... Went in, picked it out, grabbed 3 different brands of ammo, paid for it all and walked out with my rifle and ammo at 9 years old... with not one firearms law or rule having ever been broken yet... Funny how that works... Anyways, I have accumulated 4 other Model 60 rifles over the decades along with 2 Marlin Model 795 rifles which are literally clip fed model 60's down to the micro grooved barrels...... I have run thousands of rounds thru these rifles (some more than others) over the decades and have never had any "stove piping" issues out of ANY of these Marlins... Dad taught me from the get go to maintain my guns and they'll do you right.... and it's true... and of course, I learned early what ammo each rifle preferred and what ammos were the dirtiest (which I avoid to this day) ....Let it be known tho that I have had mechanical issues with Brownings, Stevens, Winchesters, Remingtons, and even Rugers thru the decades thru no fault of my own, yet not with these particular Marlins... and in 1966 I bought my first of 5 10/22s, so I really don't think there's any bias in my opinions here... It takes most of the day, but as a tradition, I still pull out every firearm I have on January 1st every year and go over them and oil them... Like it or not, gravity will pull even the lightest coat of oil down a firearm... Dad used to enjoy helping but he's gone now, and it's probably overkill on MY part, but I enjoy it and the other 7/8ths of my little collection shows the labor of love. Good tutorial tho for people who don't take care of their stuff...

[@jimkeller5538]

That was excellent. Due to your videos on the 60, I purchased one. I had some work to do on it but it’s working great. Thank you!

[@maineiacoutdoors689]

Your feed demo just helped me identify my 1976 - 60's problem. The round isn't getting engaged by the extractor to push it into battery. It kicks out when it clears the ejector. Posted in Rimfire Central with this video. Hope I can get the old gun running right again. My '79 runs fine. I used your older video to get it running again, then it regressed on me. Really appreciate all you do for us sir.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Got the perfect scope for that thing: Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x33 Rimfire MOA.

[@CandidZulu]

Thanks for posting, really interesting and easy to understand! If you have any more of those recoil springs, I would very much appreciate to get the measurements of it, length, wire diameter, spring diameter. Looks like it would fit an odd ball gun I have!

[@789295]

I few years back I bought a used Marlin 60 the owner said didn't work well. I bought it for a pittance and realigned the ejector spring properly. Never failed after that I remember. Still works to this day!

[@mark-zy7cz]

DUDE! you are the man! This is the best video i think i ever saw. I just bought a used Glenfield 75C and that is exactly what it did, course the guy who sold it to me never said a word about it.Every shot stove piped...I watched a video on the nickel trick, it showed me the problem and made a difference but your video showed how to take care of the problem! Thank you. GREAT VIDEO!!

[@MrBubajunk]

Though my first .22 was a hand me down H&R single shot the first .22 that I bought and paid for myself was the Marlin mod. 60 and it was a fine rifle . Thankfully I never had any issues with it. Great video as always thanks for sharing.

[@tmapool]

Thank you for a great instructive video. I have 2 Model 60's and they've never stove piped, but if they ever do.... Again, thank you!

[@jbazan11]

Such knowledge I appreciate to you teaching us younger folks! Keep these instructional coming! 👍

[@wayneeck9805]

Very good video concerning how the Marlin 60 works. Love that rifle and this explains one of the most common problems I have found with this rifle. And no, I have not seen any other video showing just how that system works and so very thankful to see that demonstration! Thanks you!! Very well done!, and again, Thank you!!

[@kerryjackson5729]

Without a doubt, the best Model 60 video I've ever seen. Saving it to watch later, however, I'm keeping my Japanese Bushnell 4X 😁. Great video, thanks again.

[@HarryPrimate]

I have owned a model 60 for over 40 years and the only time I had any issues was when I bought a brick and Russian steel case 22’s. Other than that it has always run fine. These are, in my experience, great little guns.

[@darrellbridwell588]

I'm sorry I feel a little embarrassed I don't know your name lve been watching your channel for a few mon. And it has become a fav. thank you for all the effort and energy you put in the videos you make every thing look so easy. God bless

[@jimkeller5538]

Thanks for this video. Don’t ask me why after all the problems I’ve heard they have, I want one. Lol

[@davehartman4350]

Once again very good information and a great video. Thank you

[@genefurtick4495]

Very attention to detail, thank you 👍

[@1958trickyricky]

wow i learned something never seen that before i have the newer marlin 19 inch carbine i got it a few years before the company sold out.

[@cowboywoodard2569]

Thanks so much i have 2 one of them failures to feed

[@gerrybro8445]

Awesome video, much appreciated! Step by step very helpful. (mine has the same scope! (and similar problems )) 🙂

[@bkdawson07]

Great info video. I have Marlin 75C model (Stove piping} same feed throat accept cutout on the upper angle ejection side, but everything else is the same. My cartridge lifter arm is dragging on the feed throat ejection side. I am thinking maybe that could be what is causing the stove piping. You talked about this in your video, but not how to adjust the cartridge lifter arm back to the center of the feed throat. Changing side pressure on the lifter spring or bending lifter arm, how did you get yours back to the center of the feed throat?

[@gregmckee951]

Thank you for your very descriptive repair on the Marlin model 60, I’m not sure what year I have exactly. It only says Marlin60 model, I bought it used in 1986 time frame. I knew the guy that I bought it from and he got it probably 7 to 10 years earlier. We were both born in 1960 and I believe he got it around 1975. It hasn’t shot right for years and I can’t wait to tear into it. Where is a good place to buy the parts I’ll need and what type of gun oil do you use?

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

As of late I have been finding what I need on Ebay. There are other sites that carry old .22 parts such as Numrich, or Jack First. In regards to the oil I use it is simply mineral oil. I get it at the health & beauty dept. in any Wal Mart store. It costs around $1 and is essentially the same type of oil that makes up so called "gun oil" without the dyes and thinners they put into it.

[@DonutVIP]

Mine model 60 was having feeding issue, found out the feed throat was worn out, was putting marking on the bullet everytime it chamber a new round or sometime it makes the projectile the bullet come loose, order a whole used feeding assembly along with the hammer, everything works fine now just need to go shoot it. The model 60 is discontinued from what i heard, so finding parts for the gun can be a headache but if you find parts it's gonna be a hefty price just wanted to put it out there, there is parts put there, just hard to find at times

[@Lt_Tragg]

Excellent tutorial. I’m particularly interested in the last round fired bolt hold mod. Link to that and part?

[@robertallen5531]

Absolutely awesome video. Thank you

[@carlosheiny9505]

I purchased a used glenfield model 60 squirrel stock as my first gun recently. First time out shooting it it jammed on me. I have a feeling it’s the feed throat. Can anyone direct me where to purchase a new one and do I need a different bolt? Thank you for any help! Also loved the video. Very informative

[@seanbrown3251]

Thank you for this video!! I’m wondering where a good place to order replacement parts is?

[@rgkmadison]

Greatly enjoy your videos on marlin model 60! Very informative and well done. I have a model 60 that could use some of the parts you replaced in your guns. Could you recommend a good source tompurchase model 60 parts? Thanks!

[@cowboywoodard2569]

Great and I mean a Great video and I have had this problem, Thanks my Friend

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

You are the marlin 60 master!

[@tonynapoli5549]

Very useful information thanks for sharing.

[@56silvershine]

Great info, thanks for the video.

[@jim_ward]

Outstanding video !

[@gilbertromero7738]

Great video, really helped me out.

[@eddiemullins9171]

I have a revelation model 120. It looks different from yours; the cartridge lifter spring is under the cartridge lifter. It is stove piping sometimes. I put a new buffer on it the old one was busted. If you could give me some advice, I sure would appreciate it. my dad bought me this gun when I was 11 or 12 and I'm 67 and retired now and trying to get it going. Thank you.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Indeed I can. Older model 60's did not have the same lifter spring as new models do, and the ejector is simply a raised ridge with an abrupt edge that engaged the head of the cartridge for expelling the spent shell from the bolt face. I have often seen this edge wear down in time, and it is actually part of the feed throat or block. Here is a link to a video in which I am servicing an older Revelation model 60. Just fast forward to that part of the video since it is rather long.....then again you might find the entire video entertaining. Here's the link; kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGqcY6aKacaeiKs

[@gregwright392]

Nicely done young man.

[@meateatinpatriot]

Tom My issue is the Cartridge Lifter is flipping the round up not allowing it to feed into the barrel , jams/stove pipes when you first charge it every time. However if I load the first round manually into the barrel and let the bolt come forward then load the tube it runs like a champ. What am I over looking ? The spring is in place on the Lifter like it should be . Thank you for any advice ! It’s a rainy day here in Overton County and a good day to tackle this annoyance.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Hmmmm....For some reason the cartidge lifter must be in a slightly different position when the mag tube is empty. Then when you load the tube, and open the bolt, it's causing the cartridge to not be loaded in a controlled manner. It sounds like the cartridge lifter, and feed throat are somehow interfering with the first round loading properly. If you had some spare parts such as another cartridge lifter, and/or feed throat, then you could narrow it down. If the lifter spring is bent somehow, that could also be an issue.

[@freddyhutson5264]

Thank you very much for all your videos. I have a mod. 60 I bought in 1978. It does not have an ejector spring. Can I add one? Thank you for your help.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Early model 60's and 99's actually don't have the spring protruding as an ejector. Instead the feeding block has a raised edge that engages the cartridge rim. You can upgrade with a newer style feeding block, cartridge carrier, and ejector spring. In some cases you will need to modify the bottom of the bolt, but quite often the bolt will work just fine.

[@freddyhutson5264]

thank you very much.@@CumberlandOutdoorsman

[@user-qc1so2jg6i]

Great video. I really appreciate all of the information. I have a model 60 that was made in 1981. My problem seems to be that the slide action is not smooth at all and I think that is what is causing it to jam. I have disassembled it just like in the video and cleaned and oiled all of the parts, but it still does not pull back nearly as easy as it used to. Do you have any advice? Thanks in advance!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

There are a few things you may want to check. First of all is the recoil spring and spring guide. If either one is kinked, bent or otherwise damaged that can and will cause operational issues. Replace the spring, and if the guide rod is bent, you might be able to straighten it or replace it. At the rear of the bolt where the recoil spring is seated may be obstructed in some way either by a burr, or fouling. You may also try polishing the bolt surface with some 800 grit paper, checking for any burrs on the bolt and in the receiver housing. The action assembly may not be put together correctly, and most feeding issues can be attributed to the carrier (cartridge lifter), and the lifter spring. It may be interfering with the bottom of the bolt somehow. Hard for me to say without seeing the gun firsthand, but at least now you have some idea of what to check.

[@user-qc1so2jg6i]

Thank for the reply. The parts all looked good, but I am going to order a new spring and recoil buffer and take it apart again and try buffing the bolt and housing.

[@user-qc1so2jg6i]

Update: I replaced the recoil spring and buffer and it works much better now. Thank you so much for this video showing exactly how to make this repair.

[@go911boy]

Thanks for the information

[@montycrain5783]

It seems like the older problematic feed blocks could be clamped in a C-clamp and bronze welded or brazed to eliminate the seam. I could be wrong.

[@rstlr73]

I love the video! Great job!

[@rhare7353]

Great video Tom.

[@williamobrien6418]

Have a question about a Zastava M88A. Safety detent ball and spring. Any special trick to installing? Not sure but I think the after market ball I have is a tad to big. Before I go modifying thought I’d ask first.

[@johnwillenburg1586]

I have a model 60 W that's doing the same thing

[@user-yg5eu7jh7p]

Is the assembly you showed with the ejector spring, and everything, is this exactly how a western auto, model 120? the end of casing where lead seperates is also being blown out or flared out. Im a beginner and Im really trying to fix this thing. Thank you for your time!

[@user-yg5eu7jh7p]

???? I have no info i can get on western auto in any way can you please help or guide me to a site to fix my western auto> shell will not eject. have to flick it out with top of finger and load a round into chamber and let it slide in by poiting gun down. Works fine, just has ejection issue. I think the ejector is diff from this model in video.

[@tompeavy5357]

Claude build up on return bolt return spring

[@edwardmcgee5465]

good tips

[@michaelshanahan4965]

What was the actual repair? I must have missed it. Took it apart cleaned and put back together. My ejector wasn’t bent. HELP.

[@haroldborjas9138]

Exellent video my friend.....👍👍

[@richvest7212]

Had my model 60 since 79 22' very dirty ammo I.found graphite is a better lubricant Than oil, fo r the model 60 and my ruger mark 2 pistol

[@user-bt3bo7hl6f]

Federal ammo does this all the time, it is the only ammo I have trouble with on my Marlin 60

[@user-fs5ep9nq4f]

Donde encuentras el Marlin

[@Jaime-vz2yr]

Good

[@comodice905]

Cumberland can I put the bolt from a model 60 into a 99c

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Good question. If it's from an older Marlin like 1960's I am fairly certain they will work.

[@comodice905]

@CumberlandOutdoorsman thanks shipmate nein it's a newer model 60 with bolt hold open after last shot.

[@lawrencebarnard7265]

Where can I order the parts for.my mod 60. Ole style

[@barfbrany]

my recoil buffer is rotted breaking could that cause feeding issue

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Possibly, especially it's coming apart.

[@barfbrany]

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman if i could show you a picture it looks like a rubber mount crubblining

[@barfbrany]

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman it also stove pipes but also failed to evenm feed the next round in the tube into the loading camber

[@angelaheston8298]

Mine doing the same

[@20alphabet]

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[@lovethehuntOutdoors]

Im going in, cover me. That's my exact rifle and it will not cycle and load another round.

[@larryalexander4833]

Good info. Good Sunday afternoon everyone. Remember everyone Jesus Christ is the answer 🙏🙏

[@ShaunZimmerman668]

KZbin un subscribed me from ur channel! They r doing that again just so u r aware!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Hi Shaun, KZbin is claiming it is a glitch in their system, and it was going on 3 or 4 years ago. I truly don't know what is happening.

[@fastshuther]

Remember guys lube up and clean up

[@mullhollandmace7271]

They're junk. Get a 10-22

[@normankaster917]

Well damn, I know what I'm doing this weekend.... My Marlin will jam after 20 or so rounds.

[@oxyiemigi]

So I have a model 60 I mine has the spring on the receiver but it doesn’t have the part where the spring goes on top of it it doesn’t chamber rounds at all I love it but it’s sooooo annoying having to put each round into the chamber it jams none stop round after round it’s clean can’t find anything on my problem to help 🥲🥲

[@oxyiemigi]

It goes to chamber a round but the round goes side ways soon as I start to close the slide done everything I could