Marlin Glenfield Model 60, Share Your Experience

[dwaters911]

I just purchased a Marlin Glenfield Model 60 and I am very excited to have found this rifle for sale. As best as I can tell, it was made in 1979. The serial number starts with 21. It has a leather sling and engraving on the stock with a Squirrel.. I would appreciate hearing from you an any experience with this gun or any history regarding it. It looks like it is in very good condition and I am looking forward to taking it to the range. I paid $125. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[Spyder]

I'd buy it for that, for sure.

[Beetle Bailey]

Those are kinda known by the nickname "Squirrel Stock" rifles. The Squirrel is pressed into the wood and there are other designs as well, like an acorn, rabbit, etc. Back then, Marlin sold rifles under the Glenfield name in department stores, hardware stores, and even automotive chains.

I don't have a Glenfield, but I have a Marlin Model 60 from 1990. Mechanically it is just like yours except mine has a "last shot bolt hold open" which they introduced in 1985. It's a good reliable 50 yard plinker and it has a charm to it that my 10/22 just doesn't.

[the_tunaman]

Still have mine... have to check, but it was definitely built in the early 70’s. I need to clean it up and take it out.

[Mojaveman]

They're good little rifles.

The older one you have still has metal parts on it like the trigger group. The only thing that I don't like about the design is that with the tubular magazine it takes a little while to load and unload unlike a 10/22.

Regardless, I like them. Keep it clean and oiled and it'll last for a long time. You can also try different types of ammo in it and see what it likes.

[newbie1234]

How good is Marlin 60 ? hmmmmm I don't know , I just have two and if the price is right I will buy another one.
If you ask what kind of problem did I have with my Marlin 60 then the answer is: I don't know cause I never had one.
If you ask what kind of ammo have problem with my Marlin 60 then the answer is: I don't know cause I have not found one yet.

Enjoy your Marlin, the best 125 buck that you ever invest.

[easy]

Go here, learn much, have fun.

https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=20

[golfish]

I have a Marlin 60 and a 75. I really like a tube feed gun over a mag. Both are good shooters.

[tatso7]

I have one. Mine shoots very good that its kind of boring. Get a tube loader for faster reload.

[homelessdude]

I've had one for at least forty years. Never had any problems with it. It's like the old timex. Takes a licken and keeps on ticken.

[wpage]

Marlin 60. Yes that a classic keeper.

[jyo]

Though I tend to favor Ruger 10-22s and Remington Nylon 66s, I've shot many Marlins over the years and they were very serviceable little rifles---and the Glenfields in particular were a lot less expensive---take it out and run some rounds thru it!

[small hole shooter]

I have both a Glenfield and a Marlin 60. Glenfield holds 18, Marlin holds 14.
Both fun to shoot.

[Garv]

https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1149267&highlight=feed+throat

A friend is having this problem.

[bhp1410]

I love mine. Although mine (I think similar year) has a two piece feed ramp joined in the middle. Over time the two pieces can separate and you'll get FTF. Easy enough to put the newer (one piece design) part in, although you need to grind off one of the pegs to make it fight right (its a soft metal you can do it with a hand file). That being said, its probably my favorite gun. Deadly accurate, surprisingly quiet, and holds 17+1