Newbie Here ... Direction Needed
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 2:51 pmI have just come into possesion of a 1940 Model 74. Gun is in decent shape physically. I have not fired the gun yet.
I have restored about 15 .22LR Marlins in the last year. Redone stocks, repaired exterior damage and rust on barrels and blued and refurbed the actions.
Was wanting to undertake same take project with the 74.
I know little to nothing about the 74. Gun is inherited.
Is the 74 a gun that is more valuable if left in original state or is the gun not worth keeping original. In my world if the gun is not worth more than say $400.00 in it's original condition that would not stop me from doing a refurb and restore on the gun.
Where do I go to get an answer to my question or can someone here give me answer to my question?
Thanks for any help in advance.
rjtmac
I have restored about 15 .22LR Marlins in the last year. Redone stocks, repaired exterior damage and rust on barrels and blued and refurbed the actions.
Was wanting to undertake same take project with the 74.
I know little to nothing about the 74. Gun is inherited.
Is the 74 a gun that is more valuable if left in original state or is the gun not worth keeping original. In my world if the gun is not worth more than say $400.00 in it's original condition that would not stop me from doing a refurb and restore on the gun.
Where do I go to get an answer to my question or can someone here give me answer to my question?
Thanks for any help in advance.
rjtmac