Marlin/Glenfield model 60

[Buck13]

I'm thinking of getting a 22" model 60. I see the Glenfield version had some texturing (not sure if it should be called checkering) on the grip and forearm. Any other difference between them?

 

[Carl N. Brown]

Glenfield is/was Marlin's economy line. Accuracy and reliability have been equal in my experience, with the difference being external finish and stocks. The difference between the two is external and cosmetic, as far as I can tell.

A Marlin or Glenfield with 22" barrel will be an older gun, presumably bought used. Since the Mid-1980s the magazine tube was reduced from 18 to 14 shot capacity. In the early 2000's barrel length was reduced to 19" to make the tube and barrel length close to equal for cosmetic balance.

Glenfield stocks can vary from those with very plain wood to those with impressed checkering or gripping surfaces, depending on year of manufacture. I secretly wish I had gotten one with the squirrel and acron motif.

 

[Reloadron]

Pretty sure 22" puts the rifle mid 1980s or so but not sure. All in all Marlin has made around 11 million of the Model 60. Marlin Model 60 and Glenfield Model 60 are the same rifle but do vary by year, some for example had a bolt hold open, those being more sought after but those may both have either name. The main differences being old and new versions, that includes versions with checkering on the wood. There were also differences in the magazine tube, some steel were made as a cost cutting measure but were prone to rust over the nicer brass tube. When I see one of the earlier guns for a good price I buy it, be it Marlin or Glenfield labeled. Some will say the Glenfield is the lesser gun? I never saw that.

<EDIT> What Carl said before I clicked. </EDIT>

Ron

 

[Buck13]

Do red-dots mount directly on the receiver grooves, or do you add a base then a sight?

 

[Reloadron]

Do red-dots mount directly on the receiver grooves, or do you add a base then a sight?

You need to be more specific:
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They come with a wide range of mounting configurations. Most just mount right on a Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny Ladder Rail but there are as can be seen plenty of options.

Ron

 

[JackSprat]

I have an old Glenfield Model 20..it has a 21 inch barrel,.It has a ground hog,and 5,or 6 lines on the grips,and the light colored stock..It does not have micro-groove stamped on the barrel,as the Marlin version would,but It is micro-groove,it also has a cheesy looking chrome trigger rather than the better looking gold trigger that the Marlin would have,but as far as mechanics,I'm sure the Marlin,and Glenfield are the same..Even though it has little value it's a really dependable old 22,and is still the one I would grab,if I still squirrel hunted..I think used there is probably little,or no difference in price between the Marlin,and Glenfield.

 

[Reloadron]

I have an old Glenfield Model 20..it has a 21 inch barrel,.It has a ground hog,and 5,or 6 lines on the grips,and the light colored stock..It does not have micro-groove stamped on the barrel,as the Marlin version would,but It is micro-groove,it also has a cheesy looking chrome trigger rather than the better looking gold trigger that the Marlin would have,but as far as mechanics,I'm sure the Marlin,and Glenfield are the same..Even though it has little value it's a really dependable old 22,and is still the one I would grab,if I still squirrel hunted..I think used there is probably little,or no difference in price between the Marlin,and Glenfield.

1976 Glenfield Marlin Model 20 in 22 S-L-LR Bolt Action, those were great rifles. They also did a Model 60 run with a squirrel stock.

Ron

 

[Gun Master]

1950's Glenfield

My buddy had a Glenfield in the mid-1950's, while I had a J.C. Higgins (Sears) .22 bolt action clip fed .

About 5 years ago I bought a Marlin Model 60 (plain), and I have not been disappointed.

 

[Dr.Rob]

No difference in accuracy that's for sure.

 

[243winxb]

Sight it in after taking the action out of the stock for cleaning. Different amounts of torque on the take down screw changes bullet point of impact.

 

[SARuger]

I have 4 model 60's of various configurations. They all shoot great!

 

[CLP]

My first 22 was a Marlin model 60. Loved that thing. Still have it but it's mostly just a sentimental piece. For years I didn't think anything of that contraption in the receiver until I got a 10/22 and was just baffled by how much simpler the 10/22 mechanism was. Granted, the Marlin has a tube mag, but the 10/22 is just so much easier to detail strip. And it's modular for the custom crowd.

 

[Reloadron]

Interesting that two of the most popular semi-automatic 22 rimfires are the Ruger 10-22 which came out in 1964 and the Marlin Model 60 born in 1960. They have made around 11 million of the Marlin 60 and about 5 million of the Ruger 10-22. However, there are extensive aftermarket parts for the 10-22 and I do not believe I have seen anything for the 60? I have see Ruger 10-22 rifles so camouflaged in aftermarket parts it takes a few min to say Oh it's a 10-22. Give it another couple of years of continued production and the combined production total of both rifles will likely reach Twenty Million and that is a big pile of 22 rimfire rifles.

Ron

 

[danez71]

^^^^^^ The 10/22 is the AR of 22lr.

 

[jim in Anchorage]

Glenfield is/was Marlin's economy line. Accuracy and reliability have been equal in my experience, with the difference being external finish and stocks. The difference between the two is external and cosmetic, as far as I can tell.

A Marlin or Glenfield with 22" barrel will be an older gun, presumably bought used. Since the Mid-1980s the magazine tube was reduced from 18 to 14 shot capacity. In the early 2000's barrel length was reduced to 19" to make the tube and barrel length close to equal for cosmetic balance.

Glenfield stocks can vary from those with very plain wood to those with impressed checkering or gripping surfaces, depending on year of manufacture. I secretly wish I had gotten one with the squirrel and acron motif.

Wish I'd know that before I threw that exact same gun away. I bought it new in 1969 and it was horrible. My "shooting" experiences consisted of clearing jams.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

I'd get it.

Assuming the barrel isn't abused or the magazine retainer buggered.

Otherwise, dollar for dollar, it's the best 10-22 you can buy!

You'll get the marlin accuracy whether Glenfield or not.

Todd.

 

[matrem]

Dad bought a new Glenfield 60 for me in 1976-77ish. It had a squirrel on the stock. Had that rifle for about ten years before selling it.:banghead:

I've not had a .22lr semiauto that accurate since.

 

[SlowFuse]

I have a Glenfield 75, carbine version of the 60. I grew up shooting it. It doesn't look too nice but it's very accurate.

I let someone borrow it a few years ago and they lost the magazine plug. Haven't had a chance to shoot it since, can't remember to try to find the part for it.

 

[clearcut]

Over on rim fire central there is a whole section on the marlin 60's. Mine was jamming and having FTF issues, with a little searching I found out that the problem was the feed block. The old ones are hard to get but with some grinding and polishing the new block fit and now it's shooting like new. I have the squirrel stamp on mine and mi wife's is laser engraved with her name and woods pic.

CC

 

[Hardtarget]

My wife has one. It was her dad's gun. i think I'm the only one to shoot it in twenty years. It shoots good.

Mark

 

[talltimber1]

Wish I'd know that before I threw that exact same gun away. I bought it new in 1969 and it was horrible. My "shooting" experiences consisted of clearing jams.

That was my experience with them as well. I got one for Christmas as a kid. Squirrel glen field 60. Sometime around '78. Constantly jamming. Was an accurate single shot though.

 

[C.R.]

I had one that was a jamomatic. Constant Fail to feed someone stold it , and I thought to myself , serves em right to end up with that one. Sometimes crime doesnt pay .

 

[Fiv3r]

Ive got my dad's Glenfield 60. I sort of borrowed it a decade ago and never gave it back It was sitting in his barn rusting anyway

It's an older model from the late 70s or early 80s with a tree-rat etched on the stock, and will hold 18 in the pipe (I think). My grandfather (mom's dad) gave it to him for a home defense gun.

It's funny how my grandpa grew up hunting for food with nothing more than a .22 of some sort or a bolt action 16 gauge. He protected his home and hearth with both, and at 90 years of age has never carried more than a .22 snub. I guess he never got the memo about needing a big thumping round to protect himself Anyway, I digress.

The model 60 is probably my favorite .22. I have an old 514 single shot with no front sight that belonged to my later father in law. I have a cheap 795 that I use as a beater. The Model 60 just feels right and has always been more accurate than I am.

My old man never cleaned the gun, so after I shot it the first time, I took it apart to scrub out 25 years of gunk and lead. I promptly bent the spring 9 bucks later, she was back to jackhammering like a champ (back when .22 was easy to find).

I guess I'll never get rid of that old shooter. It's accurate, reliable, and really not worth much money. I really need t take it out to stretch it's legs. Its been the better part of 5 or 6 years since I shot it last.

 

[jim in Anchorage]

That was my experience with them as well. I got one for Christmas as a kid. Squirrel glen field 60. Sometime around '78. Constantly jamming. Was an accurate single shot though.

Yes it did make a accurate SS. But I Remember how I envied how easy my friends with there true SS could load a round vs me trying to wiggle a shell in the chamber of my"semi auto."

 

[Mike J]

I have an older Glenfield model 75c (shorter barreled version of the Marlin model 60) my Dad had that was made in the 80's & a mid 90's manufactured Model 60 I bought new. They both work well & are accurate. I did have a problem with the Glenfield jamming some a few years ago. I replaced the plastic buffer in the trigger group & it runs like a champ now.