Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W - The Firearms Forum

retired1 · 11-04-2006, 09:15 AM

Hi all,

Does anyone happen to know the difference between the Model 60 and the model 60W. My barrel is stamped 60W.

Thanks, Bob

Nighthawk · 11-04-2006, 09:46 AM

can't answer question, but welcome aboard

retired1 · 11-04-2006, 09:56 AM

Thank you Nighthawk, sort of feels like home.

Marlin · 11-04-2006, 11:00 AM

Not sure but are attempting to find answer. Neither the Blue Book nor the Standard Catalogue of firearms lists the Model 60W.

Have asked several Marlin experts for this one. Hopefully we will have an answer in the not too distant.

retired1 · 11-04-2006, 11:27 AM

Thanks Marlin, I have tried everything I could think of short of visiting the factory and have gotten no satisfaction. I once found one on eBay and questioned the seller but to no avail.

The S/N is 06175xxx if that may be any help.

lead · 11-04-2006, 12:38 PM

I'm kinda guessing here, but Marlin put out a number of variations of it's model 60 over the years. Sometimes the model number indicted what the variation was. For instance the 60SS was the stainless steel version.
Is the stock walnut? It could just mean the type stock, as opposed to the standard birch stock.
Regardless, it is the same action, which is a proven work horse. Every shooter should have at least one model 60 in their collection.

retired1 · 11-04-2006, 01:08 PM

Hi Lead,

Your assumption is probably 100% correct.

The weapon was purchased by my son at a yard sale for -> $5.00 <- last year without the stock or trigger and I am just getting the hankering to restock it. I have the trigger on order and have narrowed the stock choices down to 2.

All of the parts are in near new condition and just so the "W" doesn't stand for "whoops" it will be out on the range with my grandson come spring.

We checked the S/N with our PD and it came back clean.

22WRF · 11-04-2006, 01:31 PM

60W

This is the gold trigger edition and has the gold seal in-set in the butt
Other than that a 60

retired1 · 11-04-2006, 01:46 PM

THANKS 22WRF that answer has been a long time coming, should have asked you a year ago.

Thanks to everyone who replied to my problem.

I just joined today and this is a Rolls Royce of forums. Thanks again guys.

Marlin · 11-04-2006, 04:31 PM

The "W" indicated a walnut stock that did have both an embedded medallion and a golden trigger. All other Model 60s, with plain wooden stocks are birch finished to look like walnut.

Some of the older Glenfield Model 60s also had walnut stocks but did not have any other special designation. SoMo has one of the nicer Glenfields with the darker and richer wood. The older models also had metal parts in the inner workings, rather than the flimsier breakable plastic parts in the current runs.

retired1 · 11-04-2006, 08:44 PM

Hi Marlin,

Thanks for your time & efforts, my son paid $5.00 for this at a yard sale less the stock & trigger, the trigger is on order and I have narrowed the stock choice down to 2. There are all metal parts in the action.

Come Spring this 60W will be on the range with my grandson.

Thanks again to everyone.

Bob

southernshooter · 11-04-2006, 08:48 PM

Welcome Retired

Marlin · 11-04-2006, 09:06 PM

Sounds as though you snatched a great buy, retired. It will make a fine rifle for your Grandson.

I purchased a Model 60 back when my youngest was about six, after he had learned to fire my Model 39.

polishshooter · 11-04-2006, 09:26 PM

Where are those $5 deals when I'M yard saling????

But then come to think of it, the snow blade I mounted on the garden tractor last year, that I just got from out back to put back on the tractor in the next few weeks, still has the little pink sticker on the blade with the "$5" on it barely legible, so maybe it's just the $5 GUNS I miss out on....

retired1 · 11-04-2006, 09:38 PM

I'm a relocated Texas boy and got a used 39 on my 5th birthday in '44, all 4 of my children grew up with that rifle from ages 5 or 6 and on their 12th birthday they each got their own. I guess you could say that the Marlin-39 is a family tradition here.

They all still shoot and a brick of 22's is better than what some of their friends are buying on the street.

Thanks again, Bob

lead · 11-06-2006, 06:45 PM

Sounds like you have a very lucky family.
Welcome to you, visit often.

whitetail1 · 12-20-2006, 08:10 PM

Hi I also have a marlin 60w 22lr sportsmanship it has the gold emblem on it and a gold trigger but I cant find out any information on it like how old it is? or what it is worth have had any luck yet?

whitetail1 · 12-20-2006, 08:32 PM

I have a Marlin 60w with the gold seal and trigger do you know what its worth or when it was made I cant find anything?

southernshooter · 12-20-2006, 09:42 PM

Yo retired it is a NRA edition maybe 15% more than basic model

rangerruck · 12-22-2006, 02:16 AM

Actually guys, it is way more simplistic than all of you think. Now let me say , that you are all right, to varying degrees. If you got an nra version or a ducks unlimited version, and it had a W on it, then the stock is proly walnut. even that is not a given though.
If it looks like a regular mod 60, gold trigger or not, then you got a run that was going to be sold through.......Wallmart. Thats the w. Don't know, if it makes them any more valuable, i doubt it does.

ueckhaus1 · 12-24-2006, 10:33 AM

Compaired my model 60W to my soon-to-be son-in-laws model 60. My 60W has the same walnut finished birch stock, but my magazine tube is about 4" shorter than the bbl, while his model 60's tube runs all the way to the end. My 60W has the bolt release in front of the triggergaurd, his doesn't have one. My 60W has the Safety, Ethics, Marksmanship medalion in the stock, his has none. Mine has the gold trigger, his doesn't.

Glenn

P.S. Mine knows how to shoot, his doesn't!

"If you know how many guns you own, you don't own enough!"

Pistolenschutze · 12-24-2006, 01:41 PM

Welcome to TFF, retired! Glad to have you aboard. As to your question, perhaps this link will help . . .

http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/What_is_the...erial_06196329

rangerruck · 12-24-2006, 01:41 PM

yeah, they made several diff little versions of the mod 60. if you have one made before 1989, you proly have one , with the tube that will hold 17 rounds. the max now is 14,post 1988. also the bbl itself was made to many diff lengths it seems, from 18 inches to 22 inches. So if you have a pre 89 with an 18 inch bbl, and the 17round tube, they will look like they are the same length.
the ones that have the coin in the stock, are usually the ducks unlimited model, unless otherwise it will say nra. they may or may not have a gold trigger guard, and they may or may not be a walnut stock.

rangerruck · 12-24-2006, 01:43 PM

ueck, it sounds like your son in law has a pre 85 model, which I think was the first year they did the bolt hold open on last shot, bolt release switch.

ky riffleman · 03-14-2011, 06:48 PM

there is no difference in the performance of the model 60 & 60w !!! the mod. 60's stock is made of birch wood and the 60w's stock is made of walnut wood. trust me on this i contacted marlin myself and that is what i was told...

11-04-2006, 09:15 AM	#1
retired1 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Hi all, Does anyone happen to know the difference between the Model 60 and the model 60W. My barrel is stamped 60W. Thanks, Bob -->

11-04-2006, 09:46 AM	#2
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W can't answer question, but welcome aboard __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

11-04-2006, 09:56 AM	#3
retired1 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Thank you Nighthawk, sort of feels like home.

11-04-2006, 11:00 AM	#4
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Not sure but are attempting to find answer. Neither the Blue Book nor the Standard Catalogue of firearms lists the Model 60W. Have asked several Marlin experts for this one. Hopefully we will have an answer in the not too distant. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

11-04-2006, 11:27 AM	#5
retired1 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Thanks Marlin, I have tried everything I could think of short of visiting the factory and have gotten no satisfaction. I once found one on eBay and questioned the seller but to no avail. The S/N is 06175xxx if that may be any help. Last edited by retired1; 11-04-2006 at 12:10 PM..

11-04-2006, 12:38 PM	#6
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W I'm kinda guessing here, but Marlin put out a number of variations of it's model 60 over the years. Sometimes the model number indicted what the variation was. For instance the 60SS was the stainless steel version. Is the stock walnut? It could just mean the type stock, as opposed to the standard birch stock. Regardless, it is the same action, which is a proven work horse. Every shooter should have at least one model 60 in their collection. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

11-04-2006, 01:08 PM	#7
retired1 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Hi Lead, Your assumption is probably 100% correct. The weapon was purchased by my son at a yard sale for -> $5.00 <- last year without the stock or trigger and I am just getting the hankering to restock it. I have the trigger on order and have narrowed the stock choices down to 2. All of the parts are in near new condition and just so the "W" doesn't stand for "whoops" it will be out on the range with my grandson come spring. We checked the S/N with our PD and it came back clean.

11-04-2006, 01:31 PM	#8
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,255	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W 60W This is the gold trigger edition and has the gold seal in-set in the butt Other than that a 60 __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

11-04-2006, 01:46 PM	#9
retired1 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W THANKS 22WRF that answer has been a long time coming, should have asked you a year ago. Thanks to everyone who replied to my problem. I just joined today and this is a Rolls Royce of forums. Thanks again guys.

11-04-2006, 04:31 PM	#10
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W The "W" indicated a walnut stock that did have both an embedded medallion and a golden trigger. All other Model 60s, with plain wooden stocks are birch finished to look like walnut. Some of the older Glenfield Model 60s also had walnut stocks but did not have any other special designation. SoMo has one of the nicer Glenfields with the darker and richer wood. The older models also had metal parts in the inner workings, rather than the flimsier breakable plastic parts in the current runs. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

11-04-2006, 08:44 PM	#11
retired1 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Hi Marlin, Thanks for your time & efforts, my son paid $5.00 for this at a yard sale less the stock & trigger, the trigger is on order and I have narrowed the stock choice down to 2. There are all metal parts in the action. Come Spring this 60W will be on the range with my grandson. Thanks again to everyone. Bob

11-04-2006, 08:48 PM	#12
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Welcome Retired __________________ Only you can see this

11-04-2006, 09:06 PM	#13
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Sounds as though you snatched a great buy, retired. It will make a fine rifle for your Grandson. I purchased a Model 60 back when my youngest was about six, after he had learned to fire my Model 39. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

11-04-2006, 09:26 PM	#14
polishshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 7,863	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Where are those $5 deals when I'M yard saling???? But then come to think of it, the snow blade I mounted on the garden tractor last year, that I just got from out back to put back on the tractor in the next few weeks, still has the little pink sticker on the blade with the "$5" on it barely legible, so maybe it's just the $5 GUNS I miss out on.... __________________ The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

11-04-2006, 09:38 PM	#15
retired1 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W I'm a relocated Texas boy and got a used 39 on my 5th birthday in '44, all 4 of my children grew up with that rifle from ages 5 or 6 and on their 12th birthday they each got their own. I guess you could say that the Marlin-39 is a family tradition here. They all still shoot and a brick of 22's is better than what some of their friends are buying on the street. Thanks again, Bob

11-06-2006, 06:45 PM	#16
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Sounds like you have a very lucky family. Welcome to you, visit often. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

12-20-2006, 08:10 PM	#17
whitetail1 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Hi I also have a marlin 60w 22lr sportsmanship it has the gold emblem on it and a gold trigger but I cant find out any information on it like how old it is? or what it is worth have had any luck yet?

12-20-2006, 08:32 PM	#18
whitetail1 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W I have a Marlin 60w with the gold seal and trigger do you know what its worth or when it was made I cant find anything?

12-20-2006, 09:42 PM	#19
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Yo retired it is a NRA edition maybe 15% more than basic model __________________ Only you can see this

12-22-2006, 02:16 AM	#20
rangerruck V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 449	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Actually guys, it is way more simplistic than all of you think. Now let me say , that you are all right, to varying degrees. If you got an nra version or a ducks unlimited version, and it had a W on it, then the stock is proly walnut. even that is not a given though. If it looks like a regular mod 60, gold trigger or not, then you got a run that was going to be sold through.......Wallmart. Thats the w. Don't know, if it makes them any more valuable, i doubt it does.

12-24-2006, 10:33 AM	#21
ueckhaus1 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 35	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Compaired my model 60W to my soon-to-be son-in-laws model 60. My 60W has the same walnut finished birch stock, but my magazine tube is about 4" shorter than the bbl, while his model 60's tube runs all the way to the end. My 60W has the bolt release in front of the triggergaurd, his doesn't have one. My 60W has the Safety, Ethics, Marksmanship medalion in the stock, his has none. Mine has the gold trigger, his doesn't. Glenn P.S. Mine knows how to shoot, his doesn't! "If you know how many guns you own, you don't own enough!"

12-24-2006, 01:41 PM	#22
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W Welcome to TFF, retired! Glad to have you aboard. As to your question, perhaps this link will help . . . http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/What_is_the...erial_06196329 __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

12-24-2006, 01:41 PM	#23
rangerruck V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 449	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W yeah, they made several diff little versions of the mod 60. if you have one made before 1989, you proly have one , with the tube that will hold 17 rounds. the max now is 14,post 1988. also the bbl itself was made to many diff lengths it seems, from 18 inches to 22 inches. So if you have a pre 89 with an 18 inch bbl, and the 17round tube, they will look like they are the same length. the ones that have the coin in the stock, are usually the ducks unlimited model, unless otherwise it will say nra. they may or may not have a gold trigger guard, and they may or may not be a walnut stock.

12-24-2006, 01:43 PM	#24
rangerruck V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 449	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W ueck, it sounds like your son in law has a pre 85 model, which I think was the first year they did the bolt hold open on last shot, bolt release switch.

03-14-2011, 06:48 PM	#25
ky riffleman Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Marlin Model 60 vs Model 60W there is no difference in the performance of the model 60 & 60w !!! the mod. 60's stock is made of birch wood and the 60w's stock is made of walnut wood. trust me on this i contacted marlin myself and that is what i was told...