Can You disassemble a Marlin Model 1897 rifle?

Of course it can also be used for disassembling a clean rifle. The instructions also apply to other old rifles because some time will be spent on how to remove stuck screws. There is another manual available on the internet for about eight dollars that is advertised to be for the 1897.

What to use to clean out Marlin Model 1897 screws?

Dish soap and water. Check with your husband, he will know where to find the dish soap. Small brass brush, old tooth brush, tooth picks, Q-tips, cotton rags. Jewelers screwdriver. For cleaning out screw heads. Similar small instrument can be used. Heat gun. Like used for shrink tubing. 2 Marlin Model 1897 Screw Threads

What’s the difference between a Marlin 39A and 1897?

However, it is actually for the Marlin 39A and there are several differences between the 1897 and the later version of the rifle. This manual is specifically for the 1897. There are a few recommended tools and supplies needed so let’s list those next

What kind of grinder do you use on a Marlin 1897?

The Marlin 1897 has very thin slots in the screws. Bench grinder. The grinder will be used to grind the bits to the shape desired. Some other type of grinding device could also be used. Liquid Wrench, acetone/ATF 50/50 mix, wax.

How do you Polish a Marlin rifle plunger?

Hold a finger over the plunger end or put a small rag over it to contain it. Using the 400 and 600-grit paper, polish the two bevels on the end of the plunger.

How do you remove the hammer from a Marlin?

Remove the hammer spring by sliding the hammer spring plate to the left side and then remove the hammer spring. Remove the hammer pivot screw and remove the hammer through the clearance slot by rotating it upward.