I have a glenfield model 60 that needs some parts. It needs left and right extractors, both extractor springs and pins, and extractor spring and guide. I found the parts I need in a major parts supplier's catalog. The cost would be approx $40 plus shipping and I would have to assemble everything and clean. I am fairly sure ( but not positive) that this is all I need. Is it worth it to put these parts in a gun that is 32+ years old? The gun when new cost $39 and it came with a scope and a box of .22LR bullets. Repair or replace the gun with something new?
Topper,
I agree with the others. I'd repair it. Too many of these fine old guns are relegated to the back of a gun safe instead of being repaired, shot, and passed on to younger shooters. Plus, the knowledge you acquire by fixing these firearms is a value in itself.
Old Gun Guy
I'd repair it. $40 isn't that bad, and it's fun to do work on the rifle anyway IMO. I just spent $40 on mounts and rings for my 65 year old Mossberg .22.
Thanks for the replys. I am toying about going ahead and repairing it. It has had a lot of use over the years and NOT in the best of shape cosmetically.
definitely fix it. Fun to do the repairs yourself and the older ones just seem more solid. I have several that are 30+ years old and a couple of newer ones but I prefer the older ones for general use.
Topper You can't go wrong! ,Go for it. Get a nice clean work area and take your time. Repairing your own firearm is awesome. Shooting it is even better.
I HAVE MIXED THOUGHTS ON THIS I JUST REPAIR MY GRANDFATHERS MODEL 60 AFTER $60 IN PARTS AND SHIPPING I FIGURED OUT THAT HIS WAS AN OLDER MODEL THAT TO REPLACE THE FEED THROAT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE BOLT AND ALL... AFTER ALL THE HEAD ACHES AND SEARCHING I FOUND A MODEL 60 WITHA BROKE STOCK FOR 15 BUCKS AND STOLE ALL THE PARTS I NEED OFF IT AND KELP THE OTHERS FOR SPAIRS... GOOD LUCK
I HAVE MIXED THOUGHTS ON THIS I JUST REPAIR MY GRANDFATHERS MODEL 60 AFTER $60 IN PARTS AND SHIPPING I FIGURED OUT THAT HIS WAS AN OLDER MODEL THAT TO REPLACE THE FEED THROAT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE BOLT AND ALL... AFTER ALL THE HEAD ACHES AND SEARCHING I FOUND A MODEL 60 WITHA BROKE STOCK FOR 15 BUCKS AND STOLE ALL THE PARTS I NEED OFF IT AND KELP THE OTHERS FOR SPAIRS... GOOD LUCK
The bolt doesn't have to be replaced. You need to fit the edge of the new feed throat to the old model bolt. A belt sander works well for this. I've made this repair many times.
well the new feed throat was a chrome plated p.o.s. so i just clearanced the old bolt for the new feed throat.. figured the feed throat was pot metal and would rust like crazy if i ground the chrome off.. there was a couple of springs i needed also so it was just alot easier to buy the broke 1 and have the spairs i needed
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