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April 18, 2012
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I picked up a Winchester 1894 and did a quick restoration. You can read about it and see pictures on my web site
September 9, 2011
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Nice job. I’d leave the wood as is. Doesn’t look bad at all. Holes can be welded up, but I don’t know what you mean by having the receiver re-cased.
May 2, 2009
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The front sight on it is a Marbles Improved front sight.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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April 15, 2005
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Roy,
As oakridge alluded to, the receiver frame was originally blued verus case color finished. The hammer and lever were case color hardened though.
Bert
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April 18, 2012
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Thanks for that info Bert. The receiver looks like it has traces of case color, but it just might be age?
Could this rifle have been special ordered with case color?
April 15, 2005
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rbertalotto said
Thanks for that info Bert. The receiver looks like it has traces of case color, but it just might be age?Could this rifle have been special ordered with case color?
No, it could not have been special ordered with case color. Winchester discontinued the case color option in August of 1901.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
