Rusted shut Marlin

[MD]

Stock John, stock.

You're supposed to look at the stock not the socks.

 

[XXXXX]

I really like this restoration project. The pitted receiver is just a cosmetic thing. The receiver experiences very little pressure. I would be worried if the barrel/chamber were in rough shape, but not the outside of the receiver.

I think it's an amazing looking gun, and something I would personally enjoy having very much as a conversation piece and such.

Awesome work. Looks great to me!

 

[MD]

Thanks for your encouragement guys.

I thank you all for your positive comments. The bore on this rifle is fair to good, with some pitting I admit. I bought a Weaver scope base today, will scope it this weekend and perhaps shoot it next Thursday.

When I do, if it is not TOO embarrassing, I'll post a target photo.

 

[the wrench]

good to see you got the obligatory toe shot in there. Keep us updated. Looks like a very cool project.

 

[Why not?]

MD, you have really gone the extra mile on this one! Appreciate your efforts in getting this old girl back in business.

Don't have an extra die set, but I would like to contribute to this project! Need any 30-30 brass or bullets?

Ted

 

[Musketfire]

A 50/50 mix of raw linseed oil and mineral spirits will make the stock pop, giveit a few days between applications.

How awesome!!!

Thats a great lookin rifle, Im nearly excited to hear the performance.

 

[H Wally]

Looks great!!! I'm really impressed at how it turned out.

 

[MD]

Scoped now:

I know it's high, but that is what I had to spare in the cabinet. Should be good enough to give me an estimation of the accuracy.

 

[Weapontech]

Well done MD.........

 

[John Y Cannuck]

Ok, lets see the target.
Keep your toes out of it though

Looks like you've got yourself a rifle to be proud of. Knowing you 'built' it yourself will make any shooting/hunting, that much sweeter.