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hulley · April 2, 2012, 09:55 AM

I'm pretty sure I know the answer but I've been wrong before.....many times actually.

I have a 1969 Marlin 336 Lever action and the action is not as smooth as I'd like. I've never owned a levergun so the action might be as good as it gets.

Could I take some of the internal parts and tumble them like I do with brass or would that remove too much material? I already took some 800 grit paper and metal polish to some parts but it didnt seem to make much difference.

Keep in mind I lightly polished the parts for fear of ruining the items.

Thanks for your help, try not to laugh!

Steve

April 2, 2012, 09:55 AM	#1
hulley Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Location: Hoschton, Ga. Posts: 659	Polishing parts...Tumbler? I'm pretty sure I know the answer but I've been wrong before.....many times actually. I have a 1969 Marlin 336 Lever action and the action is not as smooth as I'd like. I've never owned a levergun so the action might be as good as it gets. Could I take some of the internal parts and tumble them like I do with brass or would that remove too much material? I already took some 800 grit paper and metal polish to some parts but it didnt seem to make much difference. Keep in mind I lightly polished the parts for fear of ruining the items. Thanks for your help, try not to laugh! Steve __________________ Nov 2, 2011 sent form 4, SS Sparrow. Arrived May 29, 2012. Jan 30, 2012 sent form 1 for SBR. Arrived July 12, 2012 Jan 22, 2013 Sent form 4, 762-SDN-6, check cashed Jan 25, 2013.