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Thread: Marlin model 60 last shot bolt hold open.

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    Marlin model 60 last shot bolt hold open.

    Is it ok to store the fire arm with the bolt ooen, or will it eventually compromise the spring?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Growlybear View Post
    Is it ok to store the fire arm with the bolt ooen, or will it eventually compromise the spring?
    Best to store closed.
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    closed

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    closed...heck I even release my bolt springs...why keep them under stress if you can avoid it.same reason I use snap caps for the shotguns.

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    Cheers chaps. Thought as much, and is what I do.

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    I let bolt forward, and then ease bolt back off chamber an eighth of an inch and drop the hammer so the hammer spring doesn't get tired, but also so the chamber doesn't get smooshed by the pin
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    Closed - doesn't weaken springs

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    Doesn't matter, it an illegal firearm now, tube mag holds to many.

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    Quote Originally Posted by viper View Post
    Doesn't matter, it an illegal firearm now, tube mag holds to many.
    Not this one. The tube has been shortened. Now only holds 10.
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