a friend just brought by a Marlin .22 for my kids. (Long story there, but a good one).
It is a Marlin 1897, well hunted, well maintained, NO BLUING left.
It came in to his family in 1929, was probably used then. I'm looking to fix it up a little (plastic butt plate is chipped/cracked, magazine tube slightly boogered, etc).
Anything to look out for? Internals to check or maintain? Special spots to lube?
Sycamore
