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Model 5 or model 60?
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:21 am
by Varmit1
I have this Marlin .22lr which was their first "Micro grooved" barrel (I think).
The barrel is stamped 'Model 5' but the booklet that came with it says Model 60.
I can find no info on a model 5 by Marlin, but tons on a Model 60.
Anybody heard of a model 5?
Re: Model 5 or model 60?
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:44 am
by Longcolt44
Google model 5 Marlin and you will find several answers to your question. It seems those were made for the Big 5 stores. They are a model 60. Back in the day it was common for stores like Sears, Montgomery Wards and even local hardware stores had guns made by big manufacturer's with their own model names on them.
Re: Model 5 or model 60?
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:03 am
by Junk Yard Dog
Yep. a Marlin 60, I have it's twin in the closet, nice shooters, pretty much eternal, the chances of wearing it out in your lifetime are slim, Marlins bread and butter design.
Re: Model 5 or model 60?
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:22 am
by Varmit1
Thanks Colt!
Re: Model 5 or model 60?
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:13 am
by Celt
Nice!
Re: Model 5 or model 60?
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:53 pm
by OLD OUTLAW
A good rabbit rifle. And for tree rats also.
Re: Model 5 or model 60?
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:18 pm
by Junk Yard Dog
Don't be looking at mine, I'm keeping it
Re: Model 5 or model 60?
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:52 am
by melodyandzoe
Nice looking rifle. I have a Marlin/Glenfield 70, with the squirrel engraved on it. Great shooting rifle.
Re: Model 5 or model 60?
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:17 pm
by Buckhead
I just picked up a Marlin 60 my self an got a free Mossberg 46 M-B to boot. From what I read about the Marlin 60 it is as accurate
as the Rugr 10/22 .
Re: Model 5 or model 60?
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:44 am
by Junk Yard Dog
Free guns, can't beat that