Winchester Collector - Forum: Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 MidwestCrisis on 1895 Project https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/1895-project/#p186608 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/1895-project/#p186608 Hey guys, 

Im starting an 1895 restoration.  The SRC was a little rough when I got it, however I have established it probably does have its original barrel. 

The receiver has had its extra holes filled with weld, as well as the hole for the bolt takedown pin.  To get started I need to drill that out.  I can get a pilot hole by drilling from the right side through the punch hole.  There are still threads on the inside, so I can drill the root diameter and hopefully re tap.  Can someone help me with the diameter and depth of the plug screw counter bore?  I’m planning on installing a repro Lyman 21 when I’m done.  

The other thing I could use help with is the level of polish for the receiver.  This receiver has been polished and re blued previously and rather poorly.  My goal is to make it look good. Looking at it under magnification the polishing lines kind of go everywhere.  

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Thanks in advance,

Adam

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:12:55 +0000 Dave M. on Need 1886 Parts Source https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/need-1886-parts-source/#p186338 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/need-1886-parts-source/#p186338 Thanks, I forgot about him.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:40:44 +0000 426crown on Need 1886 Parts Source https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/need-1886-parts-source/#p186303 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/need-1886-parts-source/#p186303 try Winchester Bob..has it priced at 15.00--Bill

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:42:21 +0000 Dave M. on Need 1886 Parts Source https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/need-1886-parts-source/#p186302 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/need-1886-parts-source/#p186302 Looking for a Finger lever bushing pin, and possibly a bushing. For a 1886.

If anyone has one for sale or knows of a source. I've checked all the regular places.

Numrich, Homestead, Old West Scrounger, and E-bay.

Thanks.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:13:46 +0000 Geoff T. on Tap & Dies for chasing threads on M1873, M1892 rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/tap-dies-for-chasing-threads-on-m1873-m1892-rifles/#p186188 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/tap-dies-for-chasing-threads-on-m1873-m1892-rifles/#p186188 Thank you

Geoff

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:20:05 +0000 1873man on Tap & Dies for chasing threads on M1873, M1892 rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/tap-dies-for-chasing-threads-on-m1873-m1892-rifles/#p186187 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/tap-dies-for-chasing-threads-on-m1873-m1892-rifles/#p186187 Geoff,

Winchester used 60 deg. 

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]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:09:21 +0000 Geoff T. on Tap & Dies for chasing threads on M1873, M1892 rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/tap-dies-for-chasing-threads-on-m1873-m1892-rifles/#p186185 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/tap-dies-for-chasing-threads-on-m1873-m1892-rifles/#p186185 I am looking for taps and does to chase the threads on several older rifles.  I am well aware the screw threads used on older firearms are not today's common thread series.  My current problem child is a an 1892 production M1873 that has screws that are a bit messed up.  I would like to chase them and have not been able to find suitable taps and dies.  

Thread forms are one of my many interests.  Considering that William Sellers did not propose the 60° thread form until 1864, and the Whitworth thread for with its 55° included angle was proposed in 1841.  I am not sure what Winchester used for a basic thread form.

I find the list of common screw and thread sizes listed in the For Collectors Only series of books interesting but I would like to find taps and dies to chase the threads.  

I am also looking for a 6-42 bottom tap for cleaning up the front magazine mounting screw thread on a Marlin M1889 rifle.  

Geoff

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:56:01 +0000 Bruce B on Model 94 (1970) trigger stop intermittent https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/model-94-1970-trigger-stop-intermittent/#p186025 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/model-94-1970-trigger-stop-intermittent/#p186025 Hello,

I recently acquired a Model 94 30-30 built in 1970 per serial number. The trigger stop is intermittent and will let the trigger move to the fire position without the finger lever being held against it. I am wanting to know if the safety catch or the trigger is the most common part that would be worn to cause this issue. I have thoroughly cleaned the gun and inspected all parts but I am not sure if anything is worn excessively. The trigger also has a very light pull force to it (hair trigger).

Thanks to everyone for their help as I would like to get this gun safe and operational to be able to shoot on a regular basis.

 

Bruce. SmileSmile

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:30:52 +0000 MCorrell on High quality stocks with xx or xxx wood https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185794 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185794

Chuck said
Custom wood blanks can cost more than an unfinished stock from Boyd's.  When I specked out a 92 stock with xx wood it was only $243.  This is with no extras or finish.  I'd talk to them and see if they would send you a pic of the one you would be buying. 
  

Thanks, I’ll give Boyd’s a try

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:22:01 +0000 Chuck on High quality stocks with xx or xxx wood https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185748 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185748 Custom wood blanks can cost more than an unfinished stock from Boyd's.  When I specked out a 92 stock with xx wood it was only $243.  This is with no extras or finish.  I'd talk to them and see if they would send you a pic of the one you would be buying. 

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:23:21 +0000 Scott Wagner on High quality stocks with xx or xxx wood https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185696 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185696 Consider TimberLuxe, Brian Board, Nevada, MO.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:33:05 +0000 TXGunNut on High quality stocks with xx or xxx wood https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185695 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185695 Good luck in your search, I like Chuck's suggestion but I'd check with Mark before buying the wood. Boyd's has great products but there may be a better way. I think pretty wood on a 92 is a great idea, certainly not something we see every day.

 

Mike

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:37:25 +0000 Chuck on High quality stocks with xx or xxx wood https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185691 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185691 Build & Price Gunstock Configurator | Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks

Contact Mark Douglas for fitting. 

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0000 Anthony #5411 on High quality stocks with xx or xxx wood https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185683 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185683 I think I would talk to Turn bull Restorations, as I don't think it's gonna be a necessarily cheap endeavor. Can't think of anyone else off hand.

Good luck and keep us posted.

 

Tony

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:10:16 +0000 MCorrell on High quality stocks with xx or xxx wood https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185680 Restoration, Repair and Maintenance https://winchestercollector.org/forum/restoration-repair-and-maintenance/high-quality-stocks-with-xx-or-xxx-wood/#p185680 Does anyone know a source for new 1892 stocks using xxx or xx quality wood? Most I’ve seen show only regular straight grain wood. Alternatively is there anyone making stocks using wood supplied by the customer?

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