Some of you may remember that before the whole lock down, pandemic thing, I was looking for a Marlin Mod 60. After scouring the local pawn shops and going to a gu8n show I was left empty handed. Our Walmarts don't sell guns. I ended up ordering from Cabelas, ship to store, a plane Jane, cheapest I could get with wood stock. It was like $180. It was supposed to ship to store in 8 to 10 days. Right in the middle of those ten days the lock downs occurred and people went crazy buying guns. When I checked on the status of my order it was cancelled. I called Cabelas and they told me they were out of them and wouldn't back order, even though it was in stock when I ordered it. I think somehow the rifle that was mine was sold over the counter before it was pulled to ship to me. Anyhow, fuck Cabelas, I won't do business with them again.
I sort of forgot about it for the last month or so, miffed as I was. Then I happened to look online again recently and found no cheapies available but four SS/Laminates at Buds. I had to join Buds club to get it though. $30. Also transfer, $25. so I'm into this thing a little south of $350, but...
WOW!!! This thing is so much nicer than the blued/wood one. The rear buckhorn is not just stamped sheet steel, the blade folds and the ramp is machined or high quality cast. The front sight is orange fiber with a hood which is a little small IMO but we'll see, its removable. Stock and overall finish is really nice. Carries and handles great. I want to resist scoping this one for quite a while. I love stainless and laminate guns. Can't wait to get this one to the farm and see what the trigger is like this weekend.
Marlin Mod 60 Stainless
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