Hello
I have an old Marlin 30-30 that was given to me several years back. Its not super old maybe late 90s. Anyway I threw it in the back of a closet and literally forgot about it. Well I have an "extra" 30 cal suppressor that the stamp will be coming in on any day now. I was trying to think what to put it on then I remembered the 30-30 I have. So I get it out of the closet and its covered in surface rust. No deep pitting or anything but it is covered. When I got it it was used but not abused, typical "carrying in the woods" wear and tear on it. So I would like to find a smith that can shorten the barrel to 16" and thread/crown for my silencer and also clean the gun up and refinish it. I don't think it needs re-barreled. Maybe smooth up the action while they are at it. I am not wanting a show gun when done, it will get plenty of use. I have been googling it and haven't really found someone or the smiths I do find aren't taking work right now, etc..
suggestions?
thanks in advance for any help.