Help! - Marlin model 60 trigger or firing pin not resetting

[icecorps]

Feed and extract seem OK, but about 30% of shots the trigger pull does not cause anything to happen. Pulling the bolt handle back an inch or so seems to reset it, so I can take a shot without feeding a new round into the chamber.

I have cleaned it pretty well, I think.

I have tried a dozen types of ammo.

Suggestions, please?

 

[rangerruck]

trigger reset spring, located in the trigger assy., only , may be weak, or out of place a bit. pull the trigger assy off of the bottom, turn it over , and check it out. also make sure the top of the trigger looks fine, and is not all jacked up...

 

[gb6491]

How far are you taking it down to clean it? If you haven't taken the bolt and trigger group out here are some "how to do it" pages:
http://www.castbullet.com/misc/m60.htm
http://www.survivalprimer.com/PaulsGuns/22lr_marlin_model_60_22_cal.htm
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?threadid=86314
I suspect the disconnector is not resetting correctly. Check that it is not dirty and sticking. Check the disconnector spring as well.
Trigger group dis-assembly/assembly: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197703
There may be more threads of interest here.

This thread on improving the trigger is worth a look when you get the time.

Regards,
Greg