Marlin model 60 question - The Firearms Forum

rwilson71 · 07-28-2012, 11:46 AM

I recently purchased a Marlin model 60 from a pawnshop for my daughter and it has been at least 25 years since ive shot one. It shoots and cycles fine but after a few shots ive notices smoke coming from where the barrel meets the reciever as well as from in between the reciever and stock. it isnt alot of smoke but was wondering if i should be concerned. should i return the weapon?

woolleyworm · 07-28-2012, 02:59 PM

I would first break it down and give it a very detailed cleaning. Its probably just residue that is coming off when its getting hot.

Welcome to TFF also, just realized it was your first post. You well find many model 60 fans around here. they are great guns, mine is the stainless version.

Hawg · 07-28-2012, 06:02 PM

Could be too much oil from the last cleaning.

Rocketman1 · 07-28-2012, 06:40 PM

I would agree, they don't like much oil. Mine will smoke a little as well.

pickenup · 07-28-2012, 11:32 PM

Probably what they ^^^ said.

How many is "a few"?
Is the barrel/receiver getting hot, if so, how hot?

Welcome to The Firearms Forum.

07-28-2012, 11:46 AM	#1
rwilson71 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1	Marlin model 60 question I recently purchased a Marlin model 60 from a pawnshop for my daughter and it has been at least 25 years since ive shot one. It shoots and cycles fine but after a few shots ive notices smoke coming from where the barrel meets the reciever as well as from in between the reciever and stock. it isnt alot of smoke but was wondering if i should be concerned. should i return the weapon? -->

07-28-2012, 02:59 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,888	Re: Marlin model 60 question I would first break it down and give it a very detailed cleaning. Its probably just residue that is coming off when its getting hot. Welcome to TFF also, just realized it was your first post. You well find many model 60 fans around here. they are great guns, mine is the stainless version. __________________ . 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." . Last edited by woolleyworm; 07-28-2012 at 06:37 PM..

07-28-2012, 06:02 PM	#3
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,588	Re: Marlin model 60 question Could be too much oil from the last cleaning.

07-28-2012, 06:40 PM	#4
Rocketman1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,107	Re: Marlin model 60 question I would agree, they don't like much oil. Mine will smoke a little as well. __________________ There is no such thing as a gun accident. Irresponsible gun owners cause so-called gun accidents.

07-28-2012, 11:32 PM	#5
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: Marlin model 60 question Probably what they ^^^ said. How many is "a few"? Is the barrel/receiver getting hot, if so, how hot? Welcome to The Firearms Forum. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine