Marlin Model LE 6079(model 60) .22 trigger problems
I have had this .22 for about 10 years and never touched untill about a year ago. I gave it a once over and noticed it was dirty as hell. Cleaned to shiny and then discovered the trigger problem. Put it away until tonight. Everything seems to function until I install the rear screw in the trigger guard. Once it's all back together I pull the trigger and nothing, then pull it again and it goes boom. What the hell is going on??? I've tried to diagnose the malfunction but to no avail. I've tried everything I can think of but it is consistantly one pull nothing 2nd pull trigger functions. every time same thing. The only thing I can think of is a screw/frame misalignment? Mybe an overtightened rear screw?(I tried to space it with a small washer.) It seems when I first got it I function tested it and it was fine just dirty. Anyone got any ideas? I have no experience with .22 rimfire. I have no ideas left and about to "throw it in the F***ing river" as one of my old friends likes to say. Thanks in advance.
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Since the Model 60 trigger is attached to the trigger guard, and uses lever action to work the sear in the lower receiver, it sounds like an alignment problem. You might try putting a washer or two between the trigger guard (over the rear screw) and the stock wood - prevent it from going in too deep.
Also, is your trigger return spring still in place?
My Model 99M1 (based on Model 60 action) is missing the spring, but trigger still functiions okay.
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The return spring is still present but I think I broke the extension spring last night trying to fiddle with it.(trigger hits the sear forward and then the spring after that) It may be the culprit all along. I tried some different washer pladement and no go. I'm thinking about ordering parts from numerich but am hesitant to spend money on a firearm that I have little interest in shooting. One side firgures what the h3ll the other says sell for parts. I read online htat the older models are jam city and this is def an older model.(no plastic parts, older feed ramp style) So I could spend $40 on a few parts or buy a 10/22 or another model 60 for $160 ish.
I fixed it!!!! Atleast it dry fire functions perfect. I found a power point online on how to detail strip it down and was able to salvage the Disconnector spring. I also learned that your not supposed to crank the two mounting screws super tight, just secure. I think that was a peice of it also. Thank you Big Dog! You got me thinking. I hope this rifle will function for the first time since I've had it out. It seems to be a favorite in the .22 RF world.
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Last edited by Enscribe; 01-10-2009 at 03:41 AM.
Reason: fixed it
Great tutorial by a poster named "Arrowdodger" which can be found by searching his posts at www.marlinowners.com
And yes, drawing the trigger group in too close to the bottom of the action assembly will do that. As Big Dog stated spacing that out to the correct distance will correct that.
I personally took an old "Oak leaf" stock (non auto bolt hold open style) and inletted it for a newer stainless 60 and had that spacing problem with the "two stage trigger deal". After I figured out the correct spacing I took some JB Weld and put some in the rear of the trigger inletting and pushed my trigger gaurd to the correct depth wrapped in plastic and let it harden. That way I dont have to deal with the spacers when I disassemble.
Thats real nice. I like the shading in the picture it seems rustic. My Model 60 is an older style as well(maybe 70's?). Many of the plastic parts in the newer ones are metal in mine. The minor differences I have noticed are neat to see how they have evolved through the years. Even the trigger guard changed in shape. Anyway I got a new disconnector spring from Numerich so that should guarantee it to be O.K. I just hope it works well, I miss plinking with the .22's. Also got a new style trigger guard (craptastic plastic) cause mine (old style, metal) is cracked in a non crucial spot. I may try to find an old stock somewheres, wouldn't be to hard to mount in any 'ol stock (my stock has an awesome squirrel) .
Anybody ever seen what this foul smiley is doing? >:0)
(I was looking for a squirrel.)
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Big Shrek - Nope, it's a totally different animal! I wish we could use a good boltie type trigger system, but the autos are quite different.
It's a big reason that the auto trigger feels somewhat 'mushy' when we are used to the crisp bolt-actions.
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Hey, Enscribe... You still have the Marlin 60 with the squirrel on the stock? I have one, too. Was wondering if there's a specific date range when they were manufactured? I'd like to know about when my rifle was made. Anyone care to guess?
I also have a Winchester Model 150 lever action, that I love, and was curious about it's DOM as well.
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