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marlin 1897 ?

79mustang
Ok I got a 1897 marlin 22lr. Everything on the gun is in very good condition except the bore of the barrel. It shoots but not very accurate. I have to tap the cases out because of all the corrosion in the barrel. Would re-lining the barrel hurt the value of it significantly, or should I get a new barrel made and keep the old one if I would want to sell it one day?
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  • Ray Boone
    I've never been one to worry much about the resale value (since that will be left to my executor) but if you can get a good relining for the 22 and that will cure the accuracy and operation problems, I'd go for it.
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  • toad67
    IMO you'd be out more $$ by doing a reline if you plan on selling it in the future. I'd guess that a bad bore would equal a relined bore in terms of selling value to a buyer. However you'd be the one who put the $$ out for the reline, so in essence you're throwing away good $$. As for a new barrel good luck in finding one, they are pretty had to get in good condition. Maybe try cleaning the bore real good to get it to shoot decent by soaking it.
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  • 79mustang
    Ya I don't plan on selling it, but do think of my collection as a sort of retirement plan in itself. So if I'm cutting the value in half by doing the liner I would maybe just leave it as a safe queen
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  • charliemeyer007
    You might try standard velocity/target ammo, less pressure = less sticking sometimes. Polishing the chamber can help, make sure there are no burrs from dry firing (iron the metal back into place, don't remove it).

    I see it as a choice between a wall hanger/safe queen and a shooter. With a new bore its a shooter, other parts will wear and value will be less the more you shoot it.

    Tough call - I really like shooters.
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  • toad67
    Charlie brought up a good point that I forgot to mention. Only shoot standard velocity ammo and nothing hotter. Older 22's (1950 and earlier) didn't have a bolt strong enough to stand the pressure and would break on a regular basis.quote:Originally posted by charliemeyer007
    You might try standard velocity/target ammo, less pressure = less sticking sometimes. Polishing the chamber can help, make sure there are no burrs from dry firing (iron the metal back into place, don't remove it).

    I see it as a choice between a wall hanger/safe queen and a shooter. With a new bore its a shooter, other parts will wear and value will be less the more you shoot it.

    Tough call - I really like shooters.
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