Hey guys, got a question for you.
After shooting my dad's 39A, I knew I had to get my own. So I've been shopping, and like an idiot, passed one up locally a while back. So here are my options, and they're both about the same price:
1) vintage Marlin 1897, mechanically very good, very good wood, most of the blue gone. bore is dirty, but it just needs a cleaning.
2) Marlin 39A, pre-micro-groove, that was reblued at some point in its history. Wood is good with a few scratches.
So what do you guys think? I kind of like the look of the 1897. However, it ain't purdy without any blue.
Looking forward to hearing some input. I'm excited to get one of these!