11 February 2009, 04:58
TankerMarlin Restoration
Who are some good smiths for restoring an antique Marlin? Thanks.
11 February 2009, 05:14
J.D.SteeleMarlin lever or Marlin Ballard or Marlin other? Regards, Joe
12 February 2009, 05:04
rolltopquote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
Turnbull Restoration.
http://www.turnbullrestoration.com/
They did a 39A for me and it's superb.
12 February 2009, 05:36
TankerI am familiar with Turnbull's. I thought there might be others to compare with. I also need a source for Marlin wood. Any ideas?
12 February 2009, 06:40
srtFor the wood try Precision Gunstocks which are very affordable but only come in straight grain walnut or Macon Gunstocks or macon which has some nice figured wood. Both are shaped very close to final fit.
12 February 2009, 08:22
YUMANMy 39A is with John Farner AKA toomanytools, Eagle machine Corrales NM. I trust he will do as good with it as he has done with two other jobs he has done for me.
Lyle
12 February 2009, 11:57
M1TankerFor Marlin wood there is none finer than George Peterson @ Treeebone Carving. He has about every pattern you can imagine when it comes to single shots and lever actions. Ihave used thers bit Treebones are by far the easiest to fit and need the least amount of work. He has thousands of blanks on hand also.
www.treebonecarving.com13 February 2009, 02:53
buckeyeshooterdepending on the gun's age and model, marlin might reblue it and put new stocks on it for you.
16 February 2009, 05:56
TankerIt's a Model 1894 made in 1894. I doubt Marlin could perform the work I want. I need original type finishing.
16 February 2009, 08:44
wymplequote:
My 39A is with John Farner AKA toomanytools, Eagle machine Corrales NM. I trust he will do as good with it as he has done with two other jobs he has done for me.
+1
16 February 2009, 17:59
buckeyeshooternope, too old for them, call turnbull restoration