Want to learn how to refinish it? Go to Trinidad State NRA Gunsmithing Program and take the metal refinishing class under Newport. I saw an engraved Rem 870 that needed rebluing. He hand polished it to remove the rust and left the engraving intact. He might also do color case hardening during the class.
With regards to books on Marlin, William Brophy's book on the Marlin is the best I've found so far.
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