Glenfield 60 Restoration project - The Firearms Forum

spud9 · 11-12-2012, 08:12 PM

I picked up a few squirrels over the past month or so. This one was in very bad shape. 1972, rust, pits, you name it...
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First disassembled the whole thing to see just how bad it all is.

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The barrel looked like the feed tube.

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The stock was not in too bad a shape, just alot of wear.

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Put the barrel on the lathe, sanded and turned it to get the rust and pitting gone.

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The barrel was an experiment, did some creative bluing and got it to turn Bronze/Brown

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Bead Blasted the receiver, trigger guard and front sight.

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Refinished the stock.

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Sorry no pics of bolt, it has been polished accurized and jeweled. The Trigger group has been cleaned and trigger pull down to 4 lbs. Thinking about opening up again and getting it down to 3lbs.
Also waiting for Duracoat to arrive so I can finish the job. Either going glossy black, OD green or Dark Earth.

Stay tooned!!!

woolleyworm · 11-12-2012, 09:43 PM

I vote for Dark Earth, great restoration job. I would love to have the time to spend doing a project gun; one of these days.

Helix_FR · 11-13-2012, 07:22 AM

That does look good I have to say. It may be the picture but it seems that your lifter spring on the trigger group may be broken. The one leg of the spring lifts up on the cartridge lifter, the other leg sits on top of the housing and acts as a ejector. I think the ejector leg is broke off. Its common for that to happen.

spud9 · 11-13-2012, 07:31 AM

Actually the lifter spring is ok. It is an earlier model and the spring in tucked into the side of the housing and does not come up over the feed throat. I see how you would think that from the picture.

zachp · 11-13-2012, 08:04 AM

Awesome job. What did you use on the stock? I am in a similar project with a Wn model 94 30-30. I got it for a steal and started working on it last night. I have been using a dremel tool to do all of the work. What kind of bluing did you use? This is my first try at a project and any advice would be great. Thanks.

spud9 · 11-13-2012, 11:48 AM

Zach, using a dremel for all the work = a whole lot more work. Get some bigger tools to borrow if you can. It will make working with the pieces a little faster and more uniform. Using a full sized buffer or even a scotch brite ball on a drill if you are stipping metal pieces. I am not exactly sure what your build entails.

On the stock, I used Citristip to remove the finish, hot water and a towel to help remove some of the old stain. An iron on hot towels works good for that too. I then stained it and I use a two part catalyst sealer (used in woodworking/cabinet and furniture) call Krystal. (Satin...comes out glossy) 4 coats sprayed on.

Bluing - I use Arts Belguin Blue (Midway USA) or Oxpho-bue (Brownells). Both work well. There are alot of Youtube videos on how to use them.

zachp · 11-13-2012, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the tips.

Actually the dremel has worked out pretty well. Started out coarse and working down. The only rough spots were on the left side of the receiver and a couple on the barrel so not a lot of surface area to cover. I plan to make a thread like this one when I finish. Thanks again!

spud9 · 11-13-2012, 02:50 PM

Good luck with your build, don't forget to take alot of pictures. Feel free to PM me if you have an questions or just ask on the forum if you want a dozen answers....hehe...

Zane71464 · 11-14-2012, 06:03 AM

Awesome job!
Looked like it had seen it's better days, but what a great transformation!

weaselone · 11-14-2012, 06:26 AM

Great Job man!!

spud9 · 11-14-2012, 09:57 PM

Thanks ya'll... Still got a bit to go. I finally got delivery of my Duracoat and did some spraying today. "Woodlands Tan" I think is the color I went with. It is a flat finish but I am thinking of giving the parts a quick spray of satin clear to complete the gun with the same overall finish. I will pre assemble it first to see what it looks like.

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So while waiting for the paint to dry I got a little itch... pulled out one of my pawn shop aquisitions.... 1972 no serial number, no barrel markings Marlin 989. So I disassembled it to get ready to start another one... going to make this one a back to original restore. The walnut stock is cracked and the gun has been used, alot...

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Stay tooned... more to come

glens67 · 11-14-2012, 11:08 PM

Nice Work!!!

Zane71464 · 11-15-2012, 09:53 AM

All looking good! My vote would be OD Green but it's all about what your preference is.

spud9 · 11-15-2012, 12:26 PM

Zane, I have three more Squirrels to restore. (1972, 1979 and 1981) I am going to do one with OD green and a black/dark charcoal stained stock. I am toying with glazing the squirrels and pressings in a lighter grey for affect. We will see... that will probably get started next month.
Not sure if the others will get the special treatment or go original.

cheesewiz · 11-15-2012, 03:34 PM

Great work , I love the pictures ! Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming

Thanks again ....

Zane71464 · 11-16-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by spud9

Zane, I have three more Squirrels to restore. (1972, 1979 and 1981) I am going to do one with OD green and a black/dark charcoal stained stock. I am toying with glazing the squirrels and pressings in a lighter grey for affect. We will see... that will probably get started next month.
Not sure if the others will get the special treatment or go original.

That is awesome to have three to restore!

Now that would , I think, look really good!!! Cant wait to see your work!!! Pleas do post as you get the time on the projects/restorations!

spud9 · 11-17-2012, 07:25 PM

Here is the finished product

Big Shrek · 11-18-2012, 12:09 AM

Great work!!

Addictive, ain't they?

firefighter1635 · 11-18-2012, 08:35 AM

Beautiful resto you've done on that thing.

spud9 · 11-18-2012, 08:55 PM

Hey FF1635 and Shrek, thanks. They are addictive and I have more to do...look forward to posting progess on all of them.

Hey FF1635, Marysville FD?

Model60 · 11-19-2012, 02:17 AM

Great job on the resto. I have a Glenfield model 60 that I bought from my next door neighbor and my Dad's Marlin model 60 that he taught me how to shoot with. I also have a Marlin model 795 17M2 that's similar to your 989, I purchased a 15 shot clip for the 22 models at Sportsman's Warehouse online and used the dremel to make it work on my 17M2. If I remember correctly, I paid about 17.00 with shipping (in case you get tired of the 7 shot clip).

Texxut · 11-26-2012, 02:00 AM

Very nice job. I like the color choice.
I've got a couple of Model 60's and they are my favorite 22's

gunguy25 · 11-26-2012, 06:22 AM

Great job! I love the look.

spud9 · 11-26-2012, 08:44 PM

Thanks guys. I have a few more to do and some other two toned ideas. Stay tooned.....

American Leader · 11-26-2012, 09:01 PM

Very NICE Spud!

11-12-2012, 08:12 PM	#1
spud9 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 47	Glenfield 60 Restoration project I picked up a few squirrels over the past month or so. This one was in very bad shape. 1972, rust, pits, you name it... [IMG][/IMG] First disassembled the whole thing to see just how bad it all is. [IMG][/IMG] The barrel looked like the feed tube. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] The stock was not in too bad a shape, just alot of wear. [IMG][/IMG] Put the barrel on the lathe, sanded and turned it to get the rust and pitting gone. [IMG][/IMG] The barrel was an experiment, did some creative bluing and got it to turn Bronze/Brown [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Bead Blasted the receiver, trigger guard and front sight. [IMG][/IMG] Refinished the stock. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Sorry no pics of bolt, it has been polished accurized and jeweled. The Trigger group has been cleaned and trigger pull down to 4 lbs. Thinking about opening up again and getting it down to 3lbs. Also waiting for Duracoat to arrive so I can finish the job. Either going glossy black, OD green or Dark Earth. Stay tooned!!! __________________ "I am harder than a diamond in an ice storm!!!" "Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' me and my mama together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers." "Here's the deal I'm the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence." --> Last edited by spud9; 11-12-2012 at 08:13 PM..

11-12-2012, 09:43 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project I vote for Dark Earth, great restoration job. I would love to have the time to spend doing a project gun; one of these days. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

11-13-2012, 07:22 AM	#3
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,628	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project That does look good I have to say. It may be the picture but it seems that your lifter spring on the trigger group may be broken. The one leg of the spring lifts up on the cartridge lifter, the other leg sits on top of the housing and acts as a ejector. I think the ejector leg is broke off. Its common for that to happen. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

11-13-2012, 07:31 AM	#4
spud9 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 47	Actually the lifter spring is ok. It is an earlier model and the spring in tucked into the side of the housing and does not come up over the feed throat. I see how you would think that from the picture. Last edited by spud9; 11-13-2012 at 11:50 AM..

11-13-2012, 08:04 AM	#5
zachp V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeastern Ohio Posts: 147	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Awesome job. What did you use on the stock? I am in a similar project with a Wn model 94 30-30. I got it for a steal and started working on it last night. I have been using a dremel tool to do all of the work. What kind of bluing did you use? This is my first try at a project and any advice would be great. Thanks.

11-13-2012, 11:48 AM	#6
spud9 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 47	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Zach, using a dremel for all the work = a whole lot more work. Get some bigger tools to borrow if you can. It will make working with the pieces a little faster and more uniform. Using a full sized buffer or even a scotch brite ball on a drill if you are stipping metal pieces. I am not exactly sure what your build entails. On the stock, I used Citristip to remove the finish, hot water and a towel to help remove some of the old stain. An iron on hot towels works good for that too. I then stained it and I use a two part catalyst sealer (used in woodworking/cabinet and furniture) call Krystal. (Satin...comes out glossy) 4 coats sprayed on. Bluing - I use Arts Belguin Blue (Midway USA) or Oxpho-bue (Brownells). Both work well. There are alot of Youtube videos on how to use them. __________________ "I am harder than a diamond in an ice storm!!!" "Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' me and my mama together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers." "Here's the deal I'm the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence."

11-13-2012, 01:27 PM	#7
zachp V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeastern Ohio Posts: 147	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Thanks for the tips. Actually the dremel has worked out pretty well. Started out coarse and working down. The only rough spots were on the left side of the receiver and a couple on the barrel so not a lot of surface area to cover. I plan to make a thread like this one when I finish. Thanks again!

11-13-2012, 02:50 PM	#8
spud9 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 47	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Good luck with your build, don't forget to take alot of pictures. Feel free to PM me if you have an questions or just ask on the forum if you want a dozen answers....hehe... __________________ "I am harder than a diamond in an ice storm!!!" "Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' me and my mama together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers." "Here's the deal I'm the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence."

11-14-2012, 06:03 AM	#9
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Awesome job! Looked like it had seen it's better days, but what a great transformation! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

11-14-2012, 06:26 AM	#10
weaselone V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Seneca SC Posts: 73	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Great Job man!! __________________ ONLY IN DEATH IS DUTY DONE MOVON ABLE

11-14-2012, 09:57 PM	#11
spud9 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 47	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Thanks ya'll... Still got a bit to go. I finally got delivery of my Duracoat and did some spraying today. "Woodlands Tan" I think is the color I went with. It is a flat finish but I am thinking of giving the parts a quick spray of satin clear to complete the gun with the same overall finish. I will pre assemble it first to see what it looks like. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] So while waiting for the paint to dry I got a little itch... pulled out one of my pawn shop aquisitions.... 1972 no serial number, no barrel markings Marlin 989. So I disassembled it to get ready to start another one... going to make this one a back to original restore. The walnut stock is cracked and the gun has been used, alot... [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Stay tooned... more to come __________________ "I am harder than a diamond in an ice storm!!!" "Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' me and my mama together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers." "Here's the deal I'm the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence."

11-14-2012, 11:08 PM	#12
glens67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middleton, ID Contributor Posts: 951	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Nice Work!!! __________________ The fish is rotting from the head down—all is not well at the top of the political hierarchy. "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein There is nothing more dangerous than a fanatic moron. Many problems we face today are there because people who work for a living are now outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Molon Labe μολὼν λαβέ A Deo victoria Glen

11-15-2012, 09:53 AM	#13
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project All looking good! My vote would be OD Green but it's all about what your preference is. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

11-15-2012, 12:26 PM	#14
spud9 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 47	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Zane, I have three more Squirrels to restore. (1972, 1979 and 1981) I am going to do one with OD green and a black/dark charcoal stained stock. I am toying with glazing the squirrels and pressings in a lighter grey for affect. We will see... that will probably get started next month. Not sure if the others will get the special treatment or go original. __________________ "I am harder than a diamond in an ice storm!!!" "Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' me and my mama together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers." "Here's the deal I'm the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence."

11-15-2012, 03:34 PM	#15
cheesewiz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 278	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Great work , I love the pictures ! Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming Thanks again ....

11-17-2012, 07:25 PM	#17
spud9 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 47	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Here is the finished product __________________ "I am harder than a diamond in an ice storm!!!" "Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' me and my mama together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers." "Here's the deal I'm the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence." Last edited by spud9; 11-17-2012 at 07:29 PM..

11-18-2012, 12:09 AM	#18
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 923	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Great work!! Addictive, ain't they? __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

11-18-2012, 08:35 AM	#19
firefighter1635 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US of A Contributor Posts: 1,837	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Beautiful resto you've done on that thing. __________________ "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." - Thomas Jefferson "The Constitution shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." - Samuel Adams

11-18-2012, 08:55 PM	#20
spud9 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 47	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Hey FF1635 and Shrek, thanks. They are addictive and I have more to do...look forward to posting progess on all of them. Hey FF1635, Marysville FD? __________________ "I am harder than a diamond in an ice storm!!!" "Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' me and my mama together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers." "Here's the deal I'm the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence."

11-19-2012, 02:17 AM	#21
Model60 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 22	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Great job on the resto. I have a Glenfield model 60 that I bought from my next door neighbor and my Dad's Marlin model 60 that he taught me how to shoot with. I also have a Marlin model 795 17M2 that's similar to your 989, I purchased a 15 shot clip for the 22 models at Sportsman's Warehouse online and used the dremel to make it work on my 17M2. If I remember correctly, I paid about 17.00 with shipping (in case you get tired of the 7 shot clip).

11-26-2012, 02:00 AM	#22
Texxut V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 264	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Very nice job. I like the color choice. I've got a couple of Model 60's and they are my favorite 22's

11-26-2012, 06:22 AM	#23
gunguy25 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN Contributor Posts: 883	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Great job! I love the look.

11-26-2012, 08:44 PM	#24
spud9 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 47	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Thanks guys. I have a few more to do and some other two toned ideas. Stay tooned..... __________________ "I am harder than a diamond in an ice storm!!!" "Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' me and my mama together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers." "Here's the deal I'm the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence."

11-26-2012, 09:01 PM	#25
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: Glenfield 60 Restoration project Very NICE Spud!