Marlin 39a restoration

[wagesgt903]

I have a Marin 39a that was handed down to me recently that needs some work. Looking for recommendations in the north ga area for someone that can take care of pitting, rebluing and some other repairs.

Thanks in advance

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[Ridgehopper]

You could just sell it to me and save yourself the hassle of finding someone. J/K good luck with you search restoring such a fine rifle. Looking at the picture, it appears your rifle is a 39M. Straight stock and 20" barrel vs pistol grip stock and 24" barrel that 39A's wear. Regardless one of the best lever .22 ever produced, enjoy it!

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[3clicks_Off]

Roy King in Adairsville, GA is very good at restoration.

 

[wagesgt903]

I'll look him up tomorrow. Thanks


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[redlevel]

I bought a 39-Mountie in about that shape some years back.
I sent it off to be hard-chromed, with a brushed matte finish.
It turned out to be a nice looking, very durable little shooter.
You might consider that option. If I can remember where it is,
I will dig it out and make some pictures.

 

[NorthGeorgiaHunter]

Hogleg Smith in Gainesville. He restored the 336 in my avatar. A master.

 

[Mister Heavyhand]

First try a good scrubbing with Ballistol and a stainless steel "Chore Boy"
https://ballistol.com/
http://www.choreboyscrubbers.com/

 

[wagesgt903]

It's past the point of scrubbing. Too much pitting for that.


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[RamRoddoc]

It's past the point of scrubbing. Too much pitting for that.


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That will take some filing work then sanding but with not too much effort the metal can be smoothed and polished out.

I see some really nice grain on the forearm and butt stock.

Anyone with some basic wood working skills could make that really pop.

You have a real gem in the rough there. I'd love to see it completed.

 

[BLIP]

I can take care of the wood aspect of your firearm. As far as the bluing there is an awful lot of handwork involving removing your pitting.