minutemen1776
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I own two Marlin rimfires, a Model 60 and Model 75C, that I've had for 26 and 20 years, respectively. Both were gifts from my granddad. So, suffice to say they have a lot of sentimental value. Besides that, they're both excellent shooters.
For those who don't know, the 75C is basically the same as the 60, only with a shorter barrel and mag tube. My 75C also has factory sling swivels, which my 60 does not have. Internally, they both function identically.
Enough prelude. Recently my 75C became finicky and would jam every 2-3 rounds. This is very unusual for this rifle. I partially disassembled the rifle and discovered that the plastic buffer in the action had fractured into about five pieces and that there were a lot of plastic shards inside the action. So, I ordered a new buffer from Brownell's.
To install a buffer in the Model 60/75C action, you have to separate the halves of the action and place the buffer on a pin at the action's rear. I understand that not all Model 60s require this much disassembly, because on some rifles the pins holding the action together can be individually removed. That's not the case with mine, though, and I had to dismantle the action just to get to the point of installing a new buffer.
And then, SPROING!
As I eased the action halves apart, the springs let loose. At least I was able to contain everything, but now I have a mess of springs to reassemble. At least the buffer went on smoothly. I managed to get everything back to where it should be, but then I discovered that the disconnector spring was worn out and would not stay where it should in the action. Besides that, I cannot depress the hammer spring far enough to attach the hammer spring bridge to the sides of the action so that everything stays put. I spent a lot of time trying to get it fixed, but I finally gave up and put all the parts away in frustration.
SO... Can anyone provide some ideas for getting this spring-loaded mess back together? Obviously, I'll need to get a new disconnector spring. The big problem, though, is getting the hammer spring into position and reassembling the action halves without launching the hammer spring bridge across my living room (again). I've put together some tricky firearm mechanisms before, but this one has me licked for now. I'd appreciate any help. Failing that, is there a Model 60 expert gunsmith I can ship this to? Will the Marlin factory work on a 20-year-old rifle if I ship it to them?
Thanks, and sorry for the long post.
For those who don't know, the 75C is basically the same as the 60, only with a shorter barrel and mag tube. My 75C also has factory sling swivels, which my 60 does not have. Internally, they both function identically.
Enough prelude. Recently my 75C became finicky and would jam every 2-3 rounds. This is very unusual for this rifle. I partially disassembled the rifle and discovered that the plastic buffer in the action had fractured into about five pieces and that there were a lot of plastic shards inside the action. So, I ordered a new buffer from Brownell's.
To install a buffer in the Model 60/75C action, you have to separate the halves of the action and place the buffer on a pin at the action's rear. I understand that not all Model 60s require this much disassembly, because on some rifles the pins holding the action together can be individually removed. That's not the case with mine, though, and I had to dismantle the action just to get to the point of installing a new buffer.
And then, SPROING!
As I eased the action halves apart, the springs let loose. At least I was able to contain everything, but now I have a mess of springs to reassemble. At least the buffer went on smoothly. I managed to get everything back to where it should be, but then I discovered that the disconnector spring was worn out and would not stay where it should in the action. Besides that, I cannot depress the hammer spring far enough to attach the hammer spring bridge to the sides of the action so that everything stays put. I spent a lot of time trying to get it fixed, but I finally gave up and put all the parts away in frustration.
SO... Can anyone provide some ideas for getting this spring-loaded mess back together? Obviously, I'll need to get a new disconnector spring. The big problem, though, is getting the hammer spring into position and reassembling the action halves without launching the hammer spring bridge across my living room (again). I've put together some tricky firearm mechanisms before, but this one has me licked for now. I'd appreciate any help. Failing that, is there a Model 60 expert gunsmith I can ship this to? Will the Marlin factory work on a 20-year-old rifle if I ship it to them?
Thanks, and sorry for the long post.
