Marlin Model 60 Trigger Assembly - Problems

[Phillip H]

So my Marlin model 60 I've had for a few years is currently in an unusable state.

The trigger guard as deteriorated to a point were the smaller screw holding the rifle together will not hold anymore due to the deterioration.

First off, this is how the trigger guard is supposed to look, photo from Midway USA:



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Now for some photos I just took of the troubled trigger assembly. It is crumbling like plastic left out in the sun:





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I found the part at ($18.79) plus shipping at Midway USA

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And now to my question. Was this caused by defective materials/workmanship? I have not knowingly abused the rifle in any way. It has not been in the sun unless I was carrying it. I have in the past tried to fix it with some type of adhesive, don't quite remember what. That worked for almost a year, until it came apart completely today.

 

[webbee]

There is no substitute for a new part.

 

[Phillip H]

Yes, but if I buy a new one will this happen again in a few years?

I really do like the gun though. It is very accurate and feels good in my hand

 

[ForumSurfer]

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Products.aspx?CAT=3603

Replace it with an aluminum piece. I hear your issue is a common issue, but neither of my 15+ year old 60's have experienced this despite all the years of abuse and misuse. I hear it randomly happens, though. I've been thinking about one of those myself, just in case.

 

[Mals9]

This is often caused by the rear of the trigger guard not sitting on the "shelf" of the stock and then the screw it tightened and causes a fracture in the plastic that leads to what you have. I have 2 that this happened too.

Mals