by alphalimafoxtrot » 15 Apr 2018 05
Why do I always intend to take "before" pics, but fail to do so? Oh bother.
So, later I will update this thread with pics of my "new" 1950 Marlin 336A. Until then, here are some things I learned while disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling this fine old gun.
1. The worst of the "frosted" surface rust was on the barrel, from the muzzle to about the front end of the forearm. Likewise, the exposed section of the magazine tube was frosted the same way.
2. All the metal was easy enough to remove with outdoors application of brake cleaner, PB Blaster, multipurpose lube (essentially WD40), and superfine steel wool. I think it was 0000 or 000 wool.
3. The front sight does have a slot for a hood, as well as a nice brass "globe" on the rear edge of the sight blade.
4. It all looked like I would have difficulty stripping everything down, as every screw appeared never to have been turned, but every screw moved without resistance. That was a big surprise to me. No threads or screw slots got buggered.
5. When I slid the bolt from the receiver, it was in fine shape. Working the rear section of the firing pin, I could see my firing pin worked properly, and was intact.
6. The only places where I noticed a serial number stamped were on the underside of the receiver, the trigger plate, and stamped into the buttstock where it meets the receiver.
7. The only broken item is the cracked plastic buttplate. I will be searching for a repo.
8. In the bottom heel of the stock, there is what seems to be a filled plug for a sling stud swivel.
9. Every spring and internal part was fine and without corrosion.
10. Reassembly was a dream!
Finally, I wanted to say that I wish my Rossi 92 could be taken apart and put back together this easily!
Have a great day, guys!
Adam Lee
I am a regular joe, consisting of 78% coffee, 12% hot air, 9% organizational abilities, and 1% luck.