I have a Marlin 1893 rifle that once had either a half octogon or full octogon barrel, checkering, pistol grip, and is tapped for a scope that uses one mount on the action and another on a block on the barrel. Problem is the gun is super rough and had a Winchester barrel scabbed on. What can you tell me about this gun and where do I start on a restoration?

PICTURES of other similar rifles would be amazing.

From what I fould this is an extremely close rifle to what I have. Do any of you know how to find out what caliber it was made for and when it was made?????

These pictures came from GunsAmerica, mine looks soooooo poor compared to this.

Inasmuch as it has been d&t for a scope I doubt that restoring it would be anything but unwarranted expense and lots of that. Unless you just want to keep and shoot it you would be better off selling it....

Restoration is very expensive but if your truly intent on restoring it then I would send it to Doug Turnbull for restoration.

Another option is too have it rebarreled and shoot it as is.

Lets try this: how do I get a hold of marlin to try and find out more on this gun?

Sounds like a neat rifle. Gotta love old Marlins!

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- stu