To make a long story short, I've recently acquired a Marlin 336. It's a 1979 with the JM stamped barrel. I've seen both ways whether this should have a higher collector value or not, but I won't get into that.
I've been wanting one of these for a very long time, with the vision of putting black synthetic stocks on it, and cerakoting the rest some color I have yet to determine.
However, as stated above, I do have some small concern about the collector value of it.
The barrel and receiver now are blued. If I were to cerakote them, at some point, could I change it back? Yes I have access to all the equipment, but is it possible to do? My concern is that in taking the cerakote off, you rough metal up enough to where it couldn't be blued...
I've been wanting one of these for a very long time, with the vision of putting black synthetic stocks on it, and cerakoting the rest some color I have yet to determine.
However, as stated above, I do have some small concern about the collector value of it.
The barrel and receiver now are blued. If I were to cerakote them, at some point, could I change it back? Yes I have access to all the equipment, but is it possible to do? My concern is that in taking the cerakote off, you rough metal up enough to where it couldn't be blued...