It's aluminium, so you can either have it Anodized, or paint it.

Numrich & Brownell's are my parts locations for Marlin items...
But Ace Hardware gets my biz for nuts/bolts/screws.

Boyd's makes a beautiful Thumbhole stock for the model 60...

 

I believe the screw behind the trigger guard is to strengthen the stock in that area. You will have to coat the receiver with paint or other coating as it is aluminum and won't take "bluing". I like Brownells Aluma-Hyde II as it is an air dried epoxy spray on finish. Also Brownells Gun Kote but this needs to be baked in the oven. Both of these finishes come in various colors. I've used the Aluma-Hyde II on a scope and am very satisfied. I've used the Gun Kote bake on spray on a shotgun and liked it also. You can get a new trigger guard to replace the broken one from one of the member's here made out of aluminum.
Flyrodder:bthumb:

 

So who here makes the trigger guards ?

 

The screw behind the trigger guard is a stock reinforcement screw, they had some stocks crack and break in that area on the earlier models and added the screw to avoid those breaks.

All three action and trigger guard screws for the 60 are 8-32 if you want to find some replacements locally. You can also order all the factory screws and the front trigger guard T-nut from Numrich, Brownells or Midway USA if you want. You can order a complete trigger guard assembly for $15-20 from them as well.

I like to use epoxy or JB Weld to attach the T-nut to the stock to keep it from falling out when I have to remove the trigger guard or disassemble the rifle for cleaning.

The receiver is aluminum, it can be painted. Brownells has a lot of finishes that are durable and can hold up to bore solvents and other gun related chemicals.

If you decide you want some custom upgrades DIP has several parts for the 60.

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Products.aspx?CAT=3603

 

How long is the screw that goes with the t-nut and what dia. Is the screw ?

 

The whole screw is .464" long, measuring under the head is .388", machine screws like these are usually measured under the head. You could use a 1/2" long screw without causing any problems. I have a 1/2" socket screw that works fine with mine. The screw is 8-32, meaning it's a number 8 diameter screw with 32 threads per inch.

You should be able to find a screw and nut from Home Depot, Tractor Supply, auto-part stores etc..

The aluminum trigger guard is available through DIP, excellent parts and a great company to deal with.

 

THANK YOU KINDLY GENTS :bthumb:

 

Almost forgot. Can you find the E-Clips at the local hardware or will I have to order `em ?

 

First, try not to loose those "E" clips. Take them off with the receiver in a clear plastic bag, and you'll have a better than even chance of keeping them. Auto parts stores are a better bet if you must replace them. They usually have plastic box selections of the 271 most common sizes. Like "O-rings".

 

The e-clips may be hard to find locally, I can't find them near me, but you may be able to find them locally if you have a decent hardware store.

They're 3/32 e-clips and can be purchased much cheaper than the factory e-clips ($3 each) at hobby stores under the Losi brand name If you have trouble finding them.

Losi e-clips

 

We have several members here who give them away at cost because we have bought 100 at a time.

 

If I can buy my parts here at cost i`d rather support the folks here. So who do I contact ?

 

I now have the E clips, screw & T nut. The T nut & screw came from the hardware store and E clips I accually found at work. I still need the trigger guard. I`d be happy with just the plastic one if anyone has an extra for sale.