Lever Action Gunsmith Need Recommendation

[Patrick Henry]

I am looking for a gunsmith who is good to real good with Marlin lever actions, near Nashville if possible. Someone suggested I ask cowboy action shooters, any of you have some recommendations?

[Guest Bronker]

What kind of problem are you having with it?

I'll be curious to see suggestions also. I have pre-64 Model 94 Winchester that will not lift shells from the tube into the feed ramp during action. It's probably just a spring, but I'm afraid to take it apart.

[Patrick Henry]

I am not haing any problems. Had some work done on it earlier this year and was not happy. The work was sloppy and it was returned with surface rust (it wipped off). Some I am looking for future reference.

Concerning tearing down the gun. There are a couple of web sights with very good directions. All you need is a gunsmith screwdriver set and some time. If you have never done it I recommend it. All your gun may need is a good internal cleaning.

[kb8sgo]

Try Smartflix.com for firearm specific info, the DVD rental cost is reasonable and a less expensive way to fix most problems.

Woody

Marlin

Cowboy Action instruction video: The Complete Marlin Rifle by Larry Crow

Armorer's Courses instruction video: Marlin Lever Action Rifles - 1894 & 336 Armorer's Course by Robert Dunlap

General instruction video: Marlin 39 & 39A Lever Action .22 Rifles by Robert Dunlap