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Restoration ???

danlittle
I have a 1897 marlin 22, with the nicest pc grade of stock I have ever seen on one of these rifles, Now my question is, I am thinking about complete restoration, Re-case coloring, & all back to org factory. WHO is the Best ??
I have looked at turnbulls work, But think I can find better, I am not looking for Big Names, but rather QUALITY work.
Please post below or email me direct at dlittle@carolnet.com
Thanks
Dan
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  • Contender Man
    You may have something that is more valuable "as is" rather than restored. Be sure before you have it done.

    Also, since you've stated that you do not want to work with the "name" restorers ... be sure to check examples of the shops work.


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    If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!
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  • dheffley
    You will kill all collector value in the gun if you have anyone, including the factory re-finish the gun.

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  • nmyers
    Dan, it's your gun & you can do whatever you want to it. If you just want something that looks close to original, & you have no concern about the collector value, go ahead.

    However, the term "restoration" is a misnomer in this case. You can't really restore your gun; all you can do is have a high quality refinishing job done. I've seen Doug Turnbull's work, & it's definitely high quality. However, the prices asked (even by Doug) reflect the fact that they are refinished, not original. An original gun with the same % of finish will always be more desireable than a refinished one, period.

    If you find someone who you think does better work than Doug Turnbull, please share the name with us.

    Neal
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  • bobski
    your post asks for a restoration request. restoring a gun. that in itself is confusing. what are you restoring it to? factory specs? perfect working order with new parts? or did you want to refinish your gun to look new with old parts? refinishing is finish. restoring is rebuilding. hope i helped.

    former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction.
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  • RH2OMAN
    I had Doug Turnbull do a complete job on a beat Winchester Model 42.

    You won't find anyone better. Plus they are a good bunch of people.
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Sounds to me that Contender Man has hit the nail on the head...! Be real sure of what you're contemplating...You stand the very real risk of turning a $500.00 gun into a $250.00 shooter...

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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