Vintage .22 Restoration
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- Опубліковано 16 січ 2023
- A friend of mine recently ran across a Marlin .22 rifle in his garage that belonged to his son. It was in dire need of attention, so I volunteered to restore the old gun for him. Come along and join me in this little project. The link for proper disassembly/assembly of Marlin 60 rifles is; • Marlin Model 60,99,795...
To me, this is the best part of the hobby of firearms. I love to hunt down older .22's and clean, refinish, re-blue and restore them to like new condition. I then take them out and run some ammo through them at the range. I shoot all of my firearms and I love to maintain them in proper working order. Take your time. Remember that nobody was born knowing how to work on firearms. We all had to learn how. Patience is one of the keys. Talk to others that love this sport. Absorb their knowledge and pass it along when someone else needs a little help. This is a satisfying sport, and it has deep traditions. Enjoy.
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I really enjoy your videos. I'm an old fella, 74, and as you noted in your opening there are a lot of us who like your subject matter. Thank you for what you do.
I picked up a model 80 from a friend several years ago to say that it was in rough shape would be kind. I cleaned the surface rust from the barrel with wd40 and a scotch bright pad it came out very good the bolt was soaked in kerosene, disassembled and cleaned it came out good the stock was sanded and treated with toung oil. after firring the gun several times and watching videos of marksmen with expensive rifles in completions I thought that my Marlin could shoot groups just like them. I mounted a bipod and a scope the micro groove Barrel 24inch long provide tight groups at 50 and 100 yards. I'm very proud of my rifles. I also have a pre war model 80 and an early 80s model 60 that never disappoints
I could listen to older guys like this talk all day long about anything, I'm glad I happened to find the channel
Glad you liked it.
Great job. People need to take care of their firearms.
Great video, one thing to note is you want to lock the bolt back when putting the side plate assembly back in so you don’t accidentally bend the ejector spring. The factory manual mentions it. Outstanding use of common tools everyone has in their garage. Thanks again
Hey Cumberland, I had a squirrel stock 60 when I was young, messed around and got rid of it, always wanted another one, at age 72 found a real nice one ON GB , in great cond but the recoil buffer was broken, got it replaced watching THIS video, thanks for all the Info with these great old guns!!
I'm glad it was of good use to you.
Those dirty greasy hands are the mark of A Craftsman who uses his Hands in his Trade or Hobby. I just found your channel and I like it very much.
Thanks!
Nice job! Restoring old firearms is so satisfying!
It is indeed rewarding when they turn out nice.
Thanks. I have been watching your videos. I do not know if I should praise you or curse you. First, you got me collecting and restoring pocketknives. I watched this video a couple of months ago, and when I was at a swap meet, I purchased a 1939 copper penny for five cents. It came in handy yesterday. Yesterday, I went to a gun show and I found a rifle I have always wanted, but it had some rust. I got the rifle for a song. I came home and got after the barrel with the old penny, and nos it looks like it just came out of the box. Thanks again so much. I would never have thought of that in a million years.
I hope that old gun will serve you well.
I love to see the restoration of just bout EVERYTHING, but I'm especially proud to see old trucks and old guns restored. I've restored two Marlin 60's and loved each of them. As do my kids and grandkids, who have become the recipient of those pieces of history. God bless you!
Great job on the restoration of the model 60. I have two of them that I've had since early 70 and you've inspired me to recondition them.
Just goes to show you, think twice before you give up on an old gun. Tom, you took this one from almost being discarded to being restored to a very high level. I’ll bet the owner will be extremely surprised and delighted with his “new” gun. Great job, my friend!!!
I restored a couple of 22s So much enjoy it and enjoy your videos
Nothing's more fun than rebuilding an old model 60 I have a 70 and a 72 parts are hard to find😮
I rarely ever get through 100% of a video on youtube but I watched this from beginning to end - great job. These old model 60's deserve to be restored! They are great guns. Appreciate the time and effort you put into bringing it back to life!
I really appreciate your comment, and patience.
This was a fun video. I'm happy to see the old gun back in shooting condition again.
You did a great restoration on it.
I luv your passion for firearms as I have the same passion and I luv the guns that are made of wood! No plastic stocks in my collection! The old guns are a work of art and that’s my opinion they just feel right in my hands..
Thanks. I enjoy sharing these little projects with you good folks.
I totally agree, my favorite was an old Winchester bolt action reed fed my grandfathers
It turned out very nice. I have a '71 Glenfield 60 that was my 8th birthday present. Still shoots like a champ.
Nice job on that restoration, she is ready to go back in the squirrel woods and do her job. Nice informative video!
Nice. Good restoration. You know as well as I do, they just don't make guns like they use to.
Excellent instructional video. Really liked the screw renewal. Very helpful.
Thanks, glad you found it useful.
It takes a very decent young man to do such a favor for a friend!
I enjoy the restoration of old guns, knives, rod & reels, and other equipment because it gives me a sense of accomplishment, and it breathes new life into old equipment.
Thank you for doing this video. The timing could not be better. I am about to undertake a complete restoration of Glenfield Marlin 60. It belonged to my late Brother. Our dad bought it for him when they first appeared on the scene. It was gone from my family for literally decades, until my next older Brother passed. He took possession of it in 1966 and kept it in his closet for years and years. He moved all his “stuff” to his new wife’s storage building and forgot about the rifle. When he passed 10 years ago, my sister-n-law and I went through all his possessions, including what he had in storage. To my utter surprise, as we unwrapped the blankets he had it stored in, my sister n law dropped it to the floor. She had no idea that it was in there. It had been in storage wrapped in a blanket since 66. All the metal was rusted and the wood was dinged and scratched up badly. Sister-in-law asked if I wanted the .22? I all but snatched it from her hands in absolute shock and joy. I am the last member of my family that knew my oldest brother. All other family that knew him personally are gone. So, I finally got the courage up to refinish and restore this wonderful heirloom. So, again, thank you for doing this.
Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you can bring it back into shape. hopefully the video will help in some way. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I will try to help, and I am sure there are some followers of my channel that are quite talented in gunsmithing and restoration work.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Thank you for that. I will be taking some photos of it before I begin so that I will have something to fall back on.
Bought the same rifle almost a year ago in similar condition to yours with the same idea of restoring it. What an awesome job you did with this. Thanks for posting. Hope you're having a blast with your project!
Of coarse i own one !!!! Bought it in 1975. Still shoot it today . It looks as good as the day i bought it ! I think i paid 60.00 dollars for it at Sears.
Have enjoyed all your 22 videos. Thanks
Thanks for your support.
brings back memories of the dozens of rifles I have brought back to life
Absolutely love the hat ! I'm a super fan of JM Marlin and have a few .
Those old Marlins can have a special appeal.
Nice job on a vintage.22 that has a lot of fun left in it
Old .22's are meant to be enjoyed, and restoring one is the icing on top of the cake so to speak.
Great job! When you mentioned your hands being dirty I was thinking you must be a mechanic. That is what my hands were like for 30+ years. I figured out how to get them clean, I retired from turning wrenches. LOL . Another great video. Thanks for sharing.
Oh man1 Maybe some day I can just make outdoor videos and quit turning wrenches as well.😄
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman I don't make videos but I do get to get outdoors more now that is for certain.
I have a Glenfield Model 60. Purchased a few years ago at a Pawn Shop. 1977 vintage. I think is is the prettiest 22 I own and shoots very accurately!
Really enjoyed the video my friend 👍 Hi, I'm Peter North. Old adult film star retired. I received the same gun from a family member that passed. Working on it now because of you 👍👠 thx Peter North
Glad I was able to inspire you.
Good job C.O. She looks like a little darling.
Thanks. Nice to see your comments in my videos. I appreciate it very much.
I still have my Glenfield 60 that I got for Christmas in 71 I think. Still in very good condition and shoots like a new one. I occasionally buy and repair old guns myself. Great video.
Great video
I have an old Marlin model 70 that I'm about to restore. got it when I was 15, now am 27 just got it back(thought I had lost it during multiple moves). Just looked up and it was manufactured in 1990 - not super old but still needs some love. I will end up after restoration using this in steel challenge.
Great job sir!
Another great video…thank you!
I definitely share your love of old guns. I have 2 vintage 16 gauge shotguns, a Stevens Model 311 from 1952 and a Mossberg Model 190 that was made between 1950-1954. I also have two rifles that I have confirmed are vintage. One is a Marlin 336SC in .35 Remington from 1951 and the other one is a 1962 Remington 700 ADL in .264 Winchester Magnum. I also have a passion for older fishing rods and reels and have several combos I use. Not the fanciest things, but they get the job done. Keep up the good work
It is so satisfying to restore an old gun or rod/reel and then take it afield and successfully harvest game and fish. Thanks for sharing your insight.
Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.
I prefer older guns too. I'm 38 years old and although that's not exactly young, it's not really long in the tooth either as they say. It seems folks around my age and even some older don't really care for the old stuff unless it's an iconic piece or from a video game. Your video on that Russian steel cased 22 lr Junior Ammo hit home with me. I have my grandmaws Remington model 512 bolt action single shot. I grew up shooting that rifle and she taught me how. I've seen her sit from the front porch swing and pick off things I couldn't even see. It still has the irons on it. I never scoped it out. I cherish that rifle and will always have it. She also gave me an old Savage Steven's 12 Guage single shot too that was one she had of one of her brothers. He gave it to her to keep when he left to go overseas in the service bc she was alone with 3 daughters way out on the land. She was a true marksman. She filled many a burlap sacks with rattlers and copperheads and cotton mouth while in her garden and around the property. It's still in good shape and aside from a few scratches on the stock it's great. I still get it out occasionally to reminisce and plink and show someone new. It's priceless to me along with that 12. I have several other older guns and new ones but I rather have the older stuff bc they're just made better and has more character in my opinion. I go to pawn shops and mom and pop gun shops around here in NW Alabama and everytime I go anywhere else because those shops is where that good stuff and a good chance some great deals are to be had. Anyways, this got long but I like giving context and story and always heard reading is good haha. For some reason any length in a comment or post is frowned upon and poked fun at nowadays. Sign of the times I reckon. I appreciate your videos and very happy I found your channel sir. I'll be subscribing. Have a great day from top of Underwood Mountain. 🐍🇺🇸
Sorry for the late reply, but I do appreciate your support very much. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for sharing the story.
This rilfe was my first 22 rilfe same year Nothing like those old Marlin rifles with the tube loaders Shame they ever went to the clip type
This glenfield .22 was my first .22 ! Great show
Wish I still had my old Springfield 87A
I worked at a J.C. Penney store in the early 70's when I was in high school. Back then Penney's had a hardware & firearms department; we sold these Marlin/Glenfield 22-caliber rifles all the time. As I recall they cost somewhere between $50 and $60. Ammunition ran about 1 cent per round; 50 cents for a box of 50 LR.
That was a different time in America. How things have changed. Thanks for sharing your story.
You did a wonderful job, congrats. Dave & The Girls
Thanks. Greetings to your family.
Great job!! Great videos!!
Nice restoration work 👌
lmao thats the exact same stock I put back on my glenfield marlin! the lil squirrel was too adorable for kiddos 22
There is something very satisfying about restoring old rifles , especially old 22's. Recently did an old Mossberg from 1937 that a friend was throwing out. After a lot of sanding ,polishing and re-blueing it is now better than new! A very accurate old bolt action 22. Wish I could post pictures here.
Another thing the younger generation can be involved in besides video games is restoring old .22's. I have seen younger folks get pleasantly surprised at how much fun these old guns can be, and how accurate they actually are.
This man has serious skills.
I've restored quite a few old guns and I get people saying that I destroyed the value. That they are more desirable with the old patina and roughed up stock showing decades of use (and often abuse). To me, I don't particularly enjoy owning anything that shows someone else's carelessness.
I am in total agreement with you, and I couldn't have said it any better.
Very much enjoyed this video. Thank you Sir! Job well done! Thumbs-up ~John
Thanks!
Great video. Beautiful old rifle. Great job.
Very nice job, it’s always nice to restore what I call a piece of history, very satisfying. One other thing my wife worked in a doctors office and a few times men would come in on there way home from work , the first thing they would do was apologize for being dirty and my wife would tell them never apologize for working for a living it takes everyone to bring in the ship,her father was a mechanic like you and she couldn’t remember a day her dad’s hands weren’t dirty and just maybe some of the younger generation should learn some of these trades where a person gets a little dirty, it doesn’t hurt. Thanks for the video, can’t wait till the next one.
I appreciate your comments.
Nice job!
Now I'm inspired to pull my 76 out (year I graduated HS and joined the Army) and give the old gun a good cleaning. Also have a 79, the year I got out of the Army. Both good shooters after some parts replacement and watching your earlier video about how to do that.
Im' glad you found the videos useful. Thanks for sharing your story, and also, much appreciation for your service!
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Thanks for your support. They kept payin me so I kept showin up. lol
Beautiful job . Thanks
I want that squirrel stock rifle so bad.
Lots of people do. It's one of the classics that shooters, and hunters look for. They still show up in pawn shops, gun shows and in online auctions such as gunbroker.
Lot's of tips, tricks, and good technique. Watch this video before you start. Kerosene as a solvent is smart. The overnight mineral oil was clever. As for the penny, I'm not a fan. Those old wheat pennies are nearly gone in circulation. You can find nearly 100% copper scrubbers. Used it to remove a lead build-up in a .22 rifle. Be patient, I wasn't, let the solvent work for you to loosen it. Thank you Remington! As for the stock, I might have done it differently. But, it's impossible to determine for sure in the video. It was a really bad split in the wood. As for your hands, it's proof a man works for a living.
If the stock were of walnut, or burl maple, I would have used Tru-Oil and hand rubbed the wood. I think they used birch and stained them from the factory. Oh, BTW, that penny is not a wheat penny for sure. My wife collects them, and she would skin me if I used a real wheat penny to rub out an old .22. All pennies up to a certain date were made of copper, but your suggestion of using a copper scrubber is good, and I'll look into it for future projects. Thanks for sharing your suggestions.
There have been many companies that made great 22 LR's over the year's.
I love the tube fed gun's.
But the undisputed best gun is Ruger 10/22 because their made like a machine.
Marlin 22's are made like a cap gun.
That being said I have restored hundreds of them,...I bought pieces at gun shows,.....broken stocks,... missing parts.
Usually the people assembled them wrong,... broke the spring's and they jammed,... I just bought new springs and put them in the right place and they were like new again.
I would have used Tongue oil finish.
I have always used paint thinner to clean gun's,... but due to price,... Kerosene is probably for cheaper a gallon.
Paint thinner don't hurt nothing and it evaporates.
Usually people do stupid thing's like spray the action with WD-40 that leads to failure.
I always clean with paint thinner,...lubricate certain areas with Singer Sewing Machine oil, because its cheaper than gun oil. And I spray the action area's with Remington DRI-LUBE
Kerosene is a messy oil, you don't want oil every where or powder will cake up your gun.
For rust I put Axle grease on it,....and leave it lay for a year,...wipe it off,... if you still see it do it again.
even if its pitted its all black just like bluing. You want grease with detergent in it.
I used to go to gun shows and do that all the time,....but every time they elect an idiot there's no ammo,...they stop your freedoms and it's ridiculous.
Old gun's are still worth having for hunting.
It looks great! About the crack in the stock, I saw a guy put CA glue (super glue) in the crack and sand the area so the sanding dust would fill the crack. I thought that was pretty clever and it worked great, better than wood filler.
That was a good job on that old 22 rifle. I have one identical to it and it is jamming so I'm going to have to take it apart and clean the same way you just did so I'm going to use your videos to do that. Thank you so much. I'm also going to go watch the disassembly and assembly of the action. Again thank you so much
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm here to help. Those little actions can be somewhat frustrating, but if you go by the instructions in the videos I posted, you should be able to get things back in order.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman I really run short on patience and those little small things that I saw you doing look like they were going to try my patience too but I'm going to give it my best shot, thanks to you. May God bless you
Great video and job.
Wow! Nice job!
Another great video. Amazing restoration and lots of tips. Thanks again! Keep them coming.
Looks great my freind
Wonderful job I bet he will love it.
I really enjoy your videos especially the 22 related ones shooting and squirrel hunting. I hope you keep them coming.
Thanks. I'll keep making them as long as youtube lets me. I try to keep within their guidelines.
Excellent job thanks for sharing 👍
Your correct. I hold my Marlin m60 and it instantly brings back the memories!
Great job restoring a nice old model 60. Just finished reviving my old model 60 and treated it to some new upgraded parts. Working on an old family Marlin model 57M lever gun now. It had surface rust like the one you worked on but cleaned up nicely with steel wool saturated with CLP. After a nice cleaning they both run great. Keep up the good work.
That's great! The fact that you are keeping those old .22's going by reviving them is proof of the kind of kinship I have with my viewers Thanks for the compliments.
You should have shown your friends reaction to getting his gun back in it's refurbished condition. BTW, very nice job. I would have liked to see how the barrel and receiver came apart and went back together.
he was delighted to say the least. The receiver and barrel are held together very snug, and there's a pint that wedges the two tightly. Remove the pin, then use a soft mallet (made of hard rubber or lead) and the barrel comes out of the receiver. Just remember to mark the two where they meet so that they go back together aligned properly.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Thanks for the reply
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Thanks for the reply
I just picked up a Sears Ted Williams 22. based off the Winchester 190. I'm in the process of using Kroil to get the rust off, but it may need to be re blued. The stock is in great shape.
I have this exact gun. 1974 model. It seems to jam about every 5 shots or so. The shell gets caught during ejection, and gets jammed on the next round being chambered
OK. I had the same problem with one of my model 60's, so I posted a video on how to fix it. Here is the link; ua-cam.com/video/Z992sT4akRI/v-deo.html
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman well, following your other recent video on the breakdown to clean it, I found the buffer in pieces. That may also be a problem
I've got one that I inherited from my older brother.. I have been thinking about restoring it for a few yrs now.. well I guess it's time to give it a go.. mine has the carved stock, but it's not a squirrel design..
I had a choice of about five old model 60's and selected a Glenfield with a different checking pattern than the standard with the squirrel. It has oak leaves on it. The rear sight is very loose and the trigger guard broke in the same spot. It shoots fine after cleaning. I'd like to restore it and give it to my son when he's old enough.
Nice job! Looks better than new!
Thanks for the compliment.😊
I have a Mod 60 squirrel Cica 1972 that I had purchased new 51 yrs ago it's still in pristine condition, great gun. it will be passed to my grandson.
That stock looks awesome
guns rarely wear out, they are killed through neglect or poor maintenance. Nice save on this one, its ready for another 50 years of use.
I think the new owner/s will take good care of it.😊
Love old
22s and 410s . Had an old ranger 22 single shot given to me. It's near mint. Except for the missing bolt. Ran across a couple bolts but wanted more than gun was worth.
I had a stock cracked like this one and I added walnut saw dust in with my epoxy after drying and sanding when I stained it was gone you could not see it. The project looks good great save.
Another great video !!! Think you are building a fan base and sharing great knowledge. Big plus to 22s is they’re affordable to shoot. 😂😂😂. I have a couple 10/22s, a marlin 60 and my favorite is my dads old Belgium made Browning SA 22 that loads thru the stock. Thanks again and take care. 😁🇺🇸😁🇺🇸
Just took my 10 22 out on a gun hike today. Saw a doe group but no small game that was in season.
@@ian5780 Good deal. Sounds like a fun time just to get out and see critters 😁
Thanks for the nice comments. You understand the special appeal of those old .22's as well as anyone. The Browning SA .22 is a real gem!
Outstanding!!!!
The screws are in good shape for an older gun!!
I wanted to illustrate how I get them looking new again.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman you did a great job!
@@independentthinker8930 Thanks.
Great video - new sub here - as far as fixing up the slots on the screws - Mark Novack suggests to use a polish small ball peen hammer to flatten down the rough edges before you attempt to file down /recut the slots.. you lose less metal this way..
I have done that in the past, but usually with more severely damaged screw heads.
Nicely done
Great video!
You did a nice job? I have the same rifle I bought brand new 45 years ago. And it still looks new. It's a tack driver.
We’ll always remember wood and steel. Plastic and polymer not so much.
Well said.
Great job on the restoration. I bought one just like it a couple of years ago. I did a little work on it due to it being in poor condition. After watching this I have been inspired to revisit it. Thanks for an entertaining and educational video.
Nice job on the 22
I have a hard time wondering why folks that have firearms do not take care of these full tools. I have cleaned quite a few guns for people who thought they were broken just some TLC fixed them. Just like you I like to find these older abused guns and bringing them back as close to their original condition.👍👍👍👍👍🙏🏽🇺🇸✌🏻
You're correct to refer to a functional firearm as a 'tool', I have always taken care of tools including fishing tackle. I never shoot a firearm and 'put it away' without a thorough cleaning.
Loved the video
Do you have any old savage, rifles I've got a Stevens 86D needs work
I have a Stevens Model 66 bolt action .22 I inherited after my father in law died. Because it didn't come from my family I don't know anything about its history. Whether he bought it or was his as a kid, a father's, grandfather's, etc. It's in about 80% condition and shoots LIGHTS OUT! Apparently it originally had some target diopter sight but was missing the adjustable diopter eye piece. So I just installed an old buckhorn rear sight. I'm torn on sanding and staining it or just painting the stock. The wood seems to be a cedar maybe. It's super light and not a particularly nice grain pattern. Its a light blond color wood and will take a chestnut or red stain real nicely. I also like the idea of an OD green stock. The barrel isn't blued but seems to have a VERY durable black lacquer thats held up nicely but a light coat of flat or maybe semi gloss black. My research has shown its not a particularly valuable rifle. Its a catalog order semi budget .22 from the 30s or early 40s. Its pre-serial numbers so its impossible to get definite date or other info. So far all I've done is a complete disassembly and sonic cleaning of all parts minus the barrel and stock.
I'm a bit torn. Its not a particularly sentiment valued gun or monetarily valued. I was given all his firearms because both his sons are convicted felons, nobody else wanted them and I was the only one they knew that loved guns. (and he had a few, several that ARE valuable) I feel a bit guilty when I think about painting it in a more modern color scheme. I can always sand it down again but I will probably just keep pondering it while squirrel hunting with it as it is. LOL
Thanks for sharing your story. I just love to hear about experiences like yours. One finish you might consider is Birchwood Caseyy's Tru Oil. It is all natural, and does a great job of preserving old gun stocks.
I just finished watching and I really enjoyed this video presentation. Now I wasn't sure if you were restoring it for him or keeping it? I was looking mine over and I'm thinking I'm going to take it all apart and do what you did there's a couple little light rust spots developing I got to go through my pennies and find an old one LOL
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I did the restoration for my friend as a favor, and to make this video. I did not keep it. Hopefully you found one that suits your needs.
Amazing
My gun exactly like that
The wife gave it to me in 79
I guess I'm vintage too 🤪
I feel the same way.😄