Three Generations of the Marlin 60

Out at the farm with three generations of my favorite semi-auto .22 rifle, the Marlin/Genfield Model 60.
What's your favorite Model 60 variant? Let me know in the comments below!
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All shooting done at a private range.
Do not attempt this at home.

[@joelcastellanos7224]

Is no one going to say something about this guy dry firing these?

[@YonderOak]

He didn’t dry fire them.

[@joelcastellanos7224]

I take it back, my bad. The 2nd bolt release got me.

[@roberthicks1343]

I have a 1985 Marlin model 60 with the 22 inch barrel with the 18 round tubular magazine. It’s the first rifle I ever bought, I walked into a True Value Hardware Store and the manager asked me, “is your Dad good with this?, Yes Sir”. And he sold it to me. The microgroove barrel is incredibly accurate and my favorite rifle I have in my collection.

[@kirkrea9719]

I now have 4, a 71, a 75, and two rem Marlins. Love them. Still collecting them

[@dennissmith418]

I have a Western Auto Model 120 which is a Marlin 60 rebranded, that my Dad bought new in the early 60's. It shoots well and looks pretty good with my home-done camo painted stock.

[@larryshepard3579]

I have two identical squirrel, 1978...love them

[@furmanmackey5479]

I wish I had my old "JM" Model 60 back as it was a superb tree rat rifle (full length barrel, ammo tube, and real wood stock) and it was no slouch on rabbits either. I like the Ruger 10/22, but I would MUCH rather have a Model 60, and if I get lucky and run up on another "JM" version, it will go home and to the woods with me!

[@daxvasquez1523]

What is a "jm" model? Just wondering

[@mikehoward8201]

I also have 3 of them! One is a squirrel and acorn pattern on the stock and has an OTASCO Centennial Medallion, one has a Mountain Man Medallion, and the 3rd one is the shorter barrel, serial number puts it at 1988. Other than the very early models which has walnut stocks, most have birch stocks, and the much newer ones have laminated stocks! I like them all and have purchased all down through the years as I came across them in my local pawn shops!

[@michaelcarnline911]

Marlin used birch wood for the stocks.

[@sidviscous5959]

got mine from K-Mart in the mid-90's for $97. Ahhh, back in the day . . . . box of 500 Dynapoints for $8.79.

[@jansobieski7470]

Older models, bot mine new in '65-'66 at that time and forward birch was the wood of choice...

[@jamespahlsson8133]

Thank you for your time and help in this lesson on the Marlin 60. I have the squirrel 🐿️ model. Very informative and helpful. Thank you again!

[@scottyjohnson3120]

I've had a Marlin Model 60 since 1999. I love it, great gun!

[@jefflebowski918]

The pre-1986 M60 with the 22" barrel had a birch stock, some special editions were walnut.

[@joshbrekke6374]

A few years back I found a like new (NOS) condition second hand one made in 1982 it’s #s say, with a nice 3-9 x 34 weaver scope. They let me have it for $200. It is such a joy to hold, shoot & clean. It runs everything I put through it including CCI Semi Auto(835Fps). It has the stay in place pin up front to hold the action in and the black plastic push out style rear dowel slotted on one side that holds it in place. We, my 3 sons and I can group .375”-.423” regularly with it using Federal Gold Medal Target ammo(1080fps) & Norma Tac-22 Subsonic(1017fps)@ 50yards!!! I have a newer 10/22 however my older ones ranging in built dates from(1943-82) with the tube magazines are so much more fun & accurate too. Nice video and layout! PS, my Friend at Cumberland Outdoorsman has a great video series about the model 60 with repairs/improvements that may help you if you need. He’s a great guy! Thanks!! Liked & Subscribed😊!

[@user-md7ti6qs2q]

Bought mine 1981 from K mart for about 47 dollars still have it. Glenfield mod. 60. Love it.❤

[@mic982]

There were many variants, even on the (pressed) checkering and type of wood (birchwood, walnut and laminate). To have one of each variant you'd probably have to own 5 or 6, if not more. But the things they seemed to have in common was the micro groove barrels, tubular feeds and alloy frames. Very nice little guns and very accurate shooters,

[@macknewman835]

I have a 1977 model. It's a tack driver. Very reliable.

[@drgnner6028]

I like mine most of all. I bought it new in the mid to late 80's. I did have to replace the trigger guard.

[@kodysherrer964]

Ive got the marlin with the full barrel and short tube and it also has the plastic push pin and bolt release it holds 13 +1 rounds, not sure when it was made but its a smooth running rifle

[@kylemeade3345]

Mine has the full length barrell with the shortened mag tube, it has the metal trigger like the old one your father in law has but the plastic trigger guard like yours. It has some like diamond on the sides of the stock with wood stippling

[@NismoXero]

I have 3 as well. A 93 my dad bought me new, my favorite of course. Has the long barrel, short magazine, plastic trigger guard and a metal trigger. Well over 10,000 rounds through it and still accurate and reliable. A 95 stainless version. Long barrel, short mag, plastic guard and plastic trigger. Only about 1000 rounds through it but it's internally the same. And a 08 with the short barrel, all plastic junk. It works well, but it ain't like the older ones. Internals are even made of thinner metal. One day I'd love to find an older model. 80's or 70's.

[@ImnotChuck.]

Apparently, I have one different from any of the three you have. It is a Glenfield 60 and has the Oak Leaf stock along with the metal trigger guard and the longer barrel and magazine tube. It also has the two-piece magazine feed. Its SN begins with 23, so that seems to indicate it was built in 1977. It also has the JM roll mark on the barrel.

[@user-uf2co5yi6o]

I have the middle model 60 from the late 80's and it is awesome - one thing to note from your video you correctly mentioned the trigger guard is plastic but the trigger is actually metal. Great guns though and great video showing the similarities and differences.

[@YonderOak]

The trigger on mine is plastic.

[@michaelwilkey5821]

I have my dads 1978 Otasco Diamond Jubilee Great gun!

[@mikehoward8201]

I got one of them also! Love it!

[@johnfeit6916]

I have a Glenfield model 60 with a leaf patten stock. Paid 50.00 I think it is my favorite rifle.

[@ronkonig630]

i have a marlin mod 99c which is older than the glenfield.. mod 60. it has walnut stock with the marlin bullseye and appears to be unfired. that is my favorite.i also have mod 75 a mod 60 and a mod60sb stainless with bolt hold open. i love them all

[@arrowdodgerluvsmarlins1758]

Very nice video !

[@YonderOak]

Thanks!

[@daxvasquez1523]

I have a '83 model long barrel and mag tube great handling rifle

[@roysowersjr4426]

I grew up with a Marlin Glenfield 60 and I still have one. I also have a 80's model and I removed the piece that stops it 1/2 way. It was jamming terribly. I highly disliked it anyway. It seems to be working fine without it. I had to refinish the stock since someone cut it off behind the handgrip. I added that back on it (different pick of wood) and refinished it a red mahogany color. I also had to reblue it some since it was rusted.

[@brianprice5942]

I have the 4th variant. Short tube. Long barrel. It Has the safety Medallion on stock.

[@demonrathunter]

My Mom had to buy mine because I wasn't old enough in the 70's. I would never sell it because it was the 1st gun I bought with my own money I saved to buy it.

[@workinmanworkinman3889]

I have a Marlin 60 that had a short magazine tube that was made into the length of the for end. It only held, 10 rounds of.22lr..

[@everready19373]

DIP makes aluminum trigger guards for these. At least they used to. I sure with Marlin would make these again. One of my friends had one back in the mid 70's. We shot the heck out of that gun.

[@bobbykidd7003]

I have a Marlin model 99 that looks identical to these model 60s. The only difference I have seen comparing it to your video is my bolt doesn't lock open.

[@M2uared]

I have an ‘81 Glenfield 60 as well. It’s a great gun, fun yo shoot and accurate. I could hit anything with it out to 30 yards. I see that your comparison between the two trigger groups with the bolt hold open latch is similar. Could you put the bolt hold open latch on the Glenfield 60 for a video?

[@AzPauly]

I have the same year model 60, had to replace the buffer block, while in there I replaced the hammer+recoil springs and polished the trigger and associated linkages.. one of my best shooters now ;)

[@kennykelley5107]

@ Yonder the Glenfield has that awesome squirrel on the side but gunks ups way to much for my taste in past experience an a booger to work on in the field..The 80's M60 is my favorite but the stock on the new model is sure pretty an that shorter barrel makes a good truck gun for behind the seat. Im gonna choose the 2000 model due to size an how well she performed..Great Vlog..now lets do some more squirrel hunting..lets go Yonder.

[@YonderOak]

Going to get back out there soon!

[@kennykelley5107]

My squirrel season started in May an goes till Feb 2024..I live in Nw Arkansas an we have those fat Gray Squirrels which make a yummy dumpling or just fried with rggs an tators an some gravy

[@megatrends]

I like my brother's 1977 Glenfield Model 60. Has the engraved stock which isnt a squirrel, it is a small oakleaf cluster it looks like where your squirrel is.

[@mikehoward8201]

My earliest one has both the squirrel and acorn pattern!

[@GP_Butner_Adventures]

Great video. I would say I like the Glenfield the best. But I would snag any that come available. I don’t think Ruger will bring any Marlin 22LR rifles back into production. That will be a shame if they do not.

[@jaysonyang1441]

They would never do it, it would be a rival to the 10/22 and would also work against there image 😅

[@DonutVIP]

I have a use 90 model, my ole man had pass it down to me and boy..part is hard to come by, so far the feed throat is replace and spring rework, just need a new trigger guard, other then that its a damn accurate gun, quarter size grouping at 20 yard as i encounter all my small game

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Others have already mentioned it, but the stock on the model 60 is made of birch.

[@rogerray2545]

I also remember when they were $60 should about a truck load

[@ericschulze5641]

Bad investment, idk why people say stuff like this, lets say you bought 1000 for 50 k , they'd be worth 120k , but if you invested 50k in a t row price or other investment fund you'd have over 1 million dollars by now

[@rogerray2545]

Get a life

[@ericschulze5641]

​@rogerray2545 k you go back in time and stockpile your old hot wheels and Kmart 22's and I'll go back and put that same money into investments and you'll be happy and so will I

[@rogerray2545]

Are you a crackhead

[@howiemoth3847]

I've got a Marlin 99.

[@cervus-venator]

The wood on the Marlin Model 60 is Birch, but I think someone already mentioned this. My understanding is that only the Glenfield variations had the pressed in squirrel on the stock. Glenfield is just a marketing name for Marlin products. My understanding is that they are essentially the same rifle. I have three variations and show them in a video I have on my channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3zZnWytmaZjiqM The first one is like your favorite. It is a mid-80's model that I got for 60 bucks new from kmart. It has the last round hold open with the 18 round magazine. The other is a mid-90's Marlin production, but with a laminate stock and short mag tube. The last is a 2019 Remington made with the short barrel and mag tube. I've just set this one up to be my squirrel getter for this year and put the light ATI plastic stock on it. (sub'd)

[@lukebabcock5536]

I have and old glenfield and thru my research i have found that the glenfields were also supposed to have a tighter rifling than standard model 60s which is why it was THE squirrel to have

[@cervus-venator]

@@lukebabcock5536 Thanks. I would love to see that info. If you find or remember where you found that let me know here. I'd love to add it to some of my current and future videos.

[@johnrich4504]

So a model 60 with the prefix MM is a marlin assembled by Remington or a marlin assembled in conn and sent to Remington after the purchase of marlin by Remington. ???

[@mikehoward8201]

This rifle can be finicky with certain ammo…stay with better quality ammo and less hangups, also clean it occasionally!

[@kennethrisner8648]

I've had all versions of the model 60 and liked them all but to be honest when the barrel and tube mag are different lengths it just doesn't look right. Right now I have one made in 83, looks identical to the one in the middle of this video except mine has no last shot hold open. But that's cool I don't really need it. Took it apart and all springs look to be in good shape but I noticed a hairline crack in the recoil buffer so I'll replace that soon.

[@YonderOak]

Long-barrel-short-mag wouldn’t be my first choice either! But it would be cool to have the ugly-duckling of the bunch.

[@daemonhat]

parts are hard to find these days. especially OEM. Midwest Gun Works might be worth a look.

[@AzPauly]

I have a 1981 M60 squirrel, I've had 10/22's..I find the M60 more elegant and points and shoulders better, also, I find the 10/22 mags tedious to load so I gravitate to the tube magazine as I can pluck up 3 or 4 rds at a time and drop them in..

[@jeffreyplumber1975]

for years those were 60 bucks locally kick myself for not getting one. I have a nylon 66 an d 10 22 and at one time had a single shot so i never got a mdl 60 still on the bucket list lol I like the squirrel model as well

[@garyteague9555]

I have a 1978 diamond jubilee model 60 and I the M2 I think it’s a 989 model marlin

[@anthonyperotti151]

Marlin also made a “model 60”…that’s called the 75C….everything is the same, yet, has an even shorter 18” barrel.

[@tominva4121]

Did they make a Model 60 with Last-Shot BHO and a metal Trigger guard and Trigger?

[@shanghunter7697]

Yes, mine have these specs and they are both from the same yr of 73 or 74 i'm now trying to figure out the exact year they were made. Both bho and both have metal trigger and guard, they also have the squirel imprints in the stock. Awesome rifles !

[@ronniecurnutt4309]

So if I understand your Vid I have the Glenfield non squirl stock . So 2nd generation. And this is the only one I've shot . I like it fine . Thought about selling it tho and get a modern .22

[@YonderOak]

I would keep it and save up for something else if you want something else. Model 60s aren’t being manufactured anymore and it’s still up in the air if Ruger will bring them back.

[@mikehoward8201]

I think the Marlin Model 60 is more accurate than a Ruger 10/22 and more classic looking, it’s just that Rutgers have so many options and after market stuff for them.

[@edwardkawecki8101]

Yes buy a truckload back then sounds like a great idea to someone now but the reality of it isn't realistic. I bought my 1970 Marlin that year just turning legal age of 18 for just under $50 including tax. My wage was $2.50 an hour meaning it took well over 20 hours of work for that $50 cash. That's like currently spending $400 per gun with starting wage @ $20 per hr. like so many young people complaining that isn't enough money to start. I still own and shoot my 1970 anniversary edition Marlin 99C/60.

[@cecilmize1]

I have the one with squirrels in the stock

[@bobruby2777]

Hello: I enjoy your reviews on the model 60s thank you. I go have a few questions ? I had picked mine up at a garage sale many years ago for $90 bucks and I’m trying to determine the year S/N is 12304750 I’m thanking 1984 or newer, it does have the last round hold open and 18 round magazine. Is there anyway with the S/N to find it’s exact production date. Just had to order new bolt spring for it, do to my fat hands trying to get the bolt and bolt return spring back in. Bent the spring in two different directions. That’s the only draw back of the 60 I have found Great all around rifle, love it.

[@YonderOak]

Yours should be a 1988 model. With ones made during this time, you subtract the first two digits in the serial number from 2000 and you’ll get the year of manufacture.

[@bobruby2777]

Thanks you for replying to my question. I enjoy your KZbin channel, keep up the vibe!

[@pnotuner1]

I bought an aftermarket charging handle for my 1986 that is like the one on your Remlin.

[@YonderOak]

Was anything wrong with the original or do you just prefer the “knob” look? I tried swapping these out and the newer charging handle wouldn’t fit right in the older bolt.

[@pnotuner1]

@YonderOak The original charging handle was too small for my liking. And I do like the look of the knurled knob. I am aware that it does add a scoche more weight to the bolt, but it hasn't caused any cycling issues. I also have a 795, and it has a similar knob on it. Cheers

[@pnotuner1]

The action spring on my model 60 is pretty stiff. It will not cycle lower velocity ammo. For example, my Remington 597 has two return springs on the bolt, but yet it will cycle CCI Quiet 710 fps most of the time, whereas my model 60, with only one spring, will not cycle it.

[@mac26x98]

I'm new to the Model 60, got it off an auction. on field stripping I found a wood screw behind the trigger guard that doesn't seem to hold anything just goes in to the wood, should I worry about it?

[@YonderOak]

My 80s model has that same screw. No idea why it’s there but it isn’t hurting anything so I leave it alone.

[@mac26x98]

@@YonderOak thank, I also found that the front trigger guard screw just goes into a bushing not into any fitting, it does feel like it fills the stock hole and maybe the bushing expands.

[@geronimoramos9627]

La aguja percutora d marlin 60 es compatible con marlin glenflield modelo75

[@jaysonyang1441]

Marlin model 60 will always be better quality and more accurate than the 10/22 stock to stock, building upgraded 10/22 is a waste of money the mags are Soo unreliable, anyways model 60s are never being made anymore which why I picked up a stainless steel model and a newer almost perfect like new one both for under 200$ each a while back I’ll never sell these just Soo fun and accurate and reliable to shoot

[@cbroz7492]

..bought one used in January.. 18 round tube capacity, no hold open..late 60s/early 70s oroductio...I think..I dunno

[@richvest7212]

I.have the predecessor marlin M1 22 also

[@Hambone4life]

I have one of the older squirrel guns and I get stove pipes all the time, wonder why that happens so often.

[@YonderOak]

From what I’ve heard, it has to do with that two-piece feed throat.

[@igy648]

Save the squirrel 🐿️

[@richvest7212]

Mine made in 79 With squirrel stock

[@bruce2104]

I have one i use for squirl.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

There must have been a big gap in recording this, with the scopes mounted on two of them after the initial recording.

[@YonderOak]

Same day

[@ericshinault3628]

Birch is the stock

[@ccaputa]

I got a Model 60 Glennfield I think I got in 1980. I still have it.

[@grasunmajjurach5568]

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[@chillmurray7529]

2:12 birch I think

[@davidsorrell5344]

Popular wood

[@liljimitwofeatherz9735]

Short one is a 75c...

[@YonderOak]

It’s a Model 60.

[@liljimitwofeatherz9735]

@@YonderOak I had model 60 brother had shorter version call 75c..carbine.

[@perrym6937]

i bought the last version was not worth buying jammed out of box called the new ownersof marlin and they would not stand behind it JUNK. MY FIRST ONE I HAD IN THE 80'S WAS MAGNIFICENT

[@YonderOak]

I've had no problems with the 2010 one I've got as long as I clean it and use ammo I know it likes. That goes for many semi-auto 22lrs. Ruger is not currently making the Model 60 and they never have, so it's not surprising they aren't standing behind another company's gun. There are still plenty of used ones out there, so you'll likely find a good one soon! Good luck!

[@rodrichamilton3554]

Easily demands a weak shooter accuracy is far beyond most

[@user-ip9bo3br7k]

Question can the marlin 60 accept a banana clip instead

[@YonderOak]

It cannot.

[@mikehoward8201]

Nope, strictly tube fed.

[@RubilioGarcia-ud1bn]

Quiero comprar un rifle marlin midelo 60 bendame uno

[@user-vj1pb5rz9x]

brich wood

[@scoop-pm7lk]

my state wants to ban those by August the Morons are classifying them as an " assault weapon " Im buying 2 before August n they will Not be taking them ...Id like to find the longer one 1st but pretty sure I will end up with the new model 1st because they are in every store as of now . That was my 1st 22 in 1980 wish I still had it

[@YonderOak]

That’s insane. Wow

[@scoop-pm7lk]

@@YonderOak i decided on a freedom ordinance ar-9 pistol hahahaha

[@richvest7212]

The Ruger 10/22 is a clone

[@tomwoehle3519]

The democrats call that an assault rifle.

[@blchamblisscscp8476]

100-round chamber too.

[@jamesjerome7227]

Dems are not gun savvy. They’re determined to take guns from people who’ve never committed a crime & never will.

[@johnscreekmark]

Dems want to put a 1000% tax on 22lr.

[@jasonsfishingagain312]

100 rounds per second with every trigger pull. It's basically a sniper rifle.

[@jefferymccargar4174]

Lmao

[@tomwoehle3519]

The democratic party has renamed this an assault riffle,

[@alexaveevelasquez6099]

I prefer Marlin 795 less components internally way way faster more reliable