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Marlin Magazine Tube Trouble

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#1 ·
I recently purchased an older marlin model 60 and the inner tube of magazine is very difficult to insert and remove and feels very tight . Is there anything I can do to fix this.
 
#3 ·
Clean and lubricate. Also run a swab down the outer tube , it's probably filthy.
Yup, swab down the outer tube, anything could be in there, including powder residue and rust.

Clean the brass inner tube with a 0000 wool pad, make that brass shine. Then put on with your fingers, a very very very thin layer of grease, preferably automotive axle grease for its properties.

Also roll the magazine tube on a table to make sure its straight. Like you would a pool cue. The brass mags can be slightly bent out of shape easily.:bthumb:
 
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