I picked up a Marlin 1936 in 30-30 with a 4 digit serial number and B prefix. It has light surface rust over most of the metal pieces and several barrel places where someone grabbed it with bloody hands. The stock has lots of dings and at least one repaired split at the butt - the finish is peeling in several places. The buttplate is gone. Based on this, there really isn't much in the way of true collector value. It would probably make a decent shooter though. Tell me how far you would go.
I can:
1. Simply clean it up with no attempt at restoration.
2. Strip/sand/refinish the stock and put on some kind of buttplate (original type would be a bear to find).
3. Add an aftermarket recoil/rifle pad.
4. Go one step further and drill/tap the receiver for scope mounts (I've got 50 year old eyes so my iron sight ability is limited).
I can:
1. Simply clean it up with no attempt at restoration.
2. Strip/sand/refinish the stock and put on some kind of buttplate (original type would be a bear to find).
3. Add an aftermarket recoil/rifle pad.
4. Go one step further and drill/tap the receiver for scope mounts (I've got 50 year old eyes so my iron sight ability is limited).