I have a Squiers Bingham model 16 22. The magazine has become stuck in the chamber and I have not been able to remove it. Suggestions please.

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Is it denting the projectile or the cartridge case?


Look for burrs or sharp edges in the magazine or on the ejector. Work the action slowly with dummy rounds so you can see the cartridge moving through your rifle's action - also look at the chamber mouth to see if there is a shard of metal here where it shouldn't be.

Remove one round from the magazine and try it again. If it is still not retaining the mag, then you have a problem with the magazine catch. Also try a different magazine as there could be a problem with the mag catch notch in the magazine. In any case this is not a user repairable item. Take this to your local gunsmith or back to the dealer you purchased it from.

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The round can be removed without disassembly, but it's a sort of "have to hold your mouth right", so unless the gun is in the field, I'd just disassemble.

Remove the cross screw which retains the magazine tube forward end plug. Obviously, take care to have a screwdriver which fits the screw, properly, to avoid marring the surfaces. FWIW, it's easy to slip and scratch something- don't ask how I know...

When the cross screw is removed, the magazine spring will pop the plug and spring will usually fly out so it's desirable to keep mild pressure onto the plug. The spring doesn't produce strong force so no danger, just that the plug can roll under something when it pops out.

When plug and spring are out, the rifle can be angled, muzzle downward, to drop the follower and that errant cartridge. Back together is as simple as removal.

Is there a round in the chamber ( empty or live ) ?

Is it possible that your ejector does not have enough tension or material to grab the spent casing to pull out? The casing expands in the chamber after it is fired and will be difficult for the ejector to dispense the empty casing if it is not able to get under rim. Try this out first and see where it leads you. Cheers and good shooting!

I think you are asking for an EXPLANATION of why, when you put a bullet in a CHAMBER with your fingers the bolt won't close but when you put the bullet in the magazine, it goes in the chamber and the bolt locks DOWN fine. Is THAT a safety system?

ANSWER: No, it is not a safety system. I am assuming that you are speaking of a standard BOLT ACTION rifle in a centerfire caliber configuration. The extractor, located near the bolt face is why it won't close. When you put the bullet into the chamber and then try to shut the bolt, the extractor has to jump over the rim of the shell casing. When you place the bullet in the magazine and then shut the bolt, the bolt face pushes the bullet up out of the magazine allowing the rim of the case to slide between the bolt face and the extractor claw and feed into the chamber. After firing or if you simply just want to remove the bullet from the chamber, pulling the bolt rearward, the extractor claw hangs onto the rim until the case hits an extractor bar causing the shell to fly out of the rifle.
A good question.
I would suggest a firearms training session. Check with the NRA or a local gun club for help.

Could need a new spring in the magazine tube.
Ebay has complete inner magazine tubes.
search for Marlin Model 60 .22 Inner Magazine Tube

Hello,
I was unable to locate a replacement base for the magazine, but used to when mag wells were added to 1911s, we would glue a piece of hard rubber or plastic to the base. You may have to shape it to match up. Easy fix if you have the materials.