Marlin Model 1897
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NOTE: this is an example of a previous customer restoration, and therefore the firearm is not for sale. Please browse the showroom for our current selection of restored, pre-owned and refinished firearms that are for sale, as well as other collections. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to be among the first to learn about new additions to our website.
The Marlin Model 1897 was conceived as an improvement on the North Haven, CT maker’s Model 1892 design. Unlike their Model 1892 Marlin’s Model 1897 rifle was available only as a takedown model and only in .22 rimfire.
Restoration & Upgrade Highlights
- Rebuild hammer half-notch safety, replace mainspring
- New 24” barrel, fit to action, rust blue
- Provide and fit Rocky Mountain front sight
- Polish and rust blue magazine tube to match barrel
- Soak buttstock and forend to remove excess oil
- Repair chip missing from stock
- Steam and repair dents and handling marks, hand-rubbed oil finish
- Recut Marlin ‘B’ pattern checkering to original
- Polish action and all parts to period correct finish
- Restore screws
- Restore original markings to receiver and parts
- Color case harden receiver, lever and hammer
- Charcoal blue forend cap, sights, screws and small parts
“You remember it like yesterday. A .22 rimfire. Your first real firearm. Oh, the possibilities. The adventures. The anticipation.”
Additional information
| Log Number | 36971 |
|---|---|
| Make | Marlin |
| Model | 1897 |
| Caliber | |
| Year of Manufacture | 1906 |
| Types |
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