Whoops - Worst ever condition Marlin Model 60 I've ever bought

[Misteramax]

here some updated pics guys sorry it took so long I had everything in order and then my father which lives with me decided to clear the whole entire bench and dumped all of my solvent in my guitar case with my guitar in it which is an 80s sunburst gibson les paul and decided to throw away the bag which contained most parts

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Right on. Any ideas on the stock?

 

[StacattoP]

Right on. Any ideas on the stock?

Not yet but thanks for replying misteramax dipped her in solvent and it gave that piece her shine

 

[StacattoP]

You have any ideas on a stock more than willing any one? Sorry andy tried stock cant be fixed

 

[nammac]

here some updated pics guys sorry it took so long I had everything in order and then my father which lives with me decided to clear the whole entire bench and dumped all of my solvent in my guitar case with my guitar in it which is an 80s sunburst gibson les paul and decided to throw away the bag which contained most parts

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Looking good, what a difference! your well on your way of turning that into the hidden gem it is...

 

[StacattoP]

Thanks nammac its getting there! These are my first 22s! Thanks for the likes and replys

 

[Wombat of Doom]

I am! thanks hb put a huge smile on my face! Even though my guitar is a little solvent smelly im still having dang fun getting lost in this thing thanks again hb

Is the guitar okay? (Gibson guitars and Luthiery are some of my other interests)

 

[etrain16]

You have any ideas on a stock more than willing any one? Sorry andy tried stock cant be fixed

Yeah, I was thinking that stock may be too far gone for repair.

That said, used stocks are available on Ebay, some for pretty decent prices.

Here is one that ends tomorrow - currently has no bids and starts at $29.99 plus $14.75 shipping. It's scuffed and dinged but otherwise seems solid, definitely usable. If you are interested, I wouldn't place a bid until the last minute - don't want to start others bidding too early and drive the price up:

Marlin Glenfield 60 83 Stock Buttstock Assembly Wagontrail Commemorative | eBay

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Well too bad for the original stock.
Like etrain suggested I'd hit Ebay... and local gun and pawn shops.
These rifles used to be fairly common and inexpensive .... maybe you could find one local and swap stocks...
Plus have source of other spare parts.
Andy

 

[etrain16]

BTW, buy one of those old stocks and refinish it and they can look pretty nice. As I recall, I think many of those stocks were made from birch, not necessarily the best wood, but it will take a stain or oil. My brother's old Model 60 was a bit beat up, so I refinished it some 4 years ago. I posted a thread about it back then: Refinished Marlin Model 60 Stock - for your review

His was pretty bad internally - possibly never cleaned. It cleaned up very nicely. The stock wasn't anywhere near as bad as yours, but I did want to clean it up.

Here is a photo of it - my still original finish 60 on the top, the refinished 60 below it;







One before photo:

 

[jbett98]

Found one on "All of Craigslist" back in Virginia for only $20.00.
Maybe he'll want to ship it to you.


Model 60 Stock - $20 (Poquoson)



Walnut Marlin stock in new condition

Please don't email or text, call John 757-325-0240

 

[StacattoP]

Found one on "All of Craigslist" back in Virginia for only $20.00.
Maybe he'll want to ship it to you.


Model 60 Stock - $20 (Poquoson)



Walnut Marlin stock in new condition

Please don't email or text, call John 757-325-0240

Thanks so much jbett Ill give him a call!!

 

[jbett98]

Here's the web site I used.
Sure comes in handy when looking for a specific item or pricing things.

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[Mygrainman]

Here's the web site I used.
Sure comes in handy when looking for a specific item, or pricing things.

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How did I not know this existed? I spend entirely too much time scouring the net for bargains already... thanks for another tool to enable me!

 

[StacattoP]

Is the guitar okay? (Gibson guitars and Luthiery are some of my other interests)

Its ehhhh the fret board is saturated and some got in past the pick up covers

 

[Wombat of Doom]

Its ehhhh the fret board is saturated and some got in past the pick up covers

pick up covers should be fine. Pickups are pretty hardy. Id be worried about the nitro finish.

 

[StacattoP]

I Dont even wanna talk about the finish and its all over the fret board to and it seeped past the covers into the cavity

 

[Wombat of Doom]

My condolences

 

[StacattoP]

Ok guys got the stock to stay on with paracord and military grade duct tape but I think its time for a new look

 

[etrain16]

Ok guys got the stock to stay on with paracord and military grade duct tape but I think its time for a new look

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If you're going to make that pretty much permanent, I would be tempted to try and saturate that cord with 2-part epoxy - would certainly make a very permanent solution.

 

[StacattoP]

Well here it is guys the one from the very start it's completely done and ready to go now after parts replaced and restored