Interesting info on a really nice upgrade! With no records at Marlin or elsewhere, it can sometimes be really frustrating trying to reseach the history of a particular Model 90.

Some people have described Model 90's as "ugly" but they were made in America and in my opinion and in the opinion of many others, they handle and shoot great. One guy on the 16ga.com site describes his 16 ga. Model 90's as "magic wands" because he shoots them so well.