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Hello everyone,
I’m new to the forum here and look forward to conversing about old Winnie’s. There are obviously some very knowledgeable folks here and I look forward to picking their brains and I might even be able to answer a question or two for someone.
I’ve picked up a few Winchesters here and there over the years, never really focusing on a particular model until about five years ago and the 1890 bug bit me (hard) and I started putting a collection of 1890’s together. First it was one of each caliber for a total of four rifles, which went to one of each caliber in the model 90 with a couple of odd balls. Sooo….I started filling in the blanks on third model 1890’s (yes I did find one of the few third models stamped 1890 chambered in 22lr). Which progressed to second model blued, second model case colored and then first models of which I still need one chambered in 22 long. The first model wrf cost me dearly but they sure don’t seem to come up for sale very often.
I went through Trinidad’s gunsmithing program in the early 80’s. I don’t gunsmith as a trade just as a hobby for myself. Quite a few of these 1890’s were in rough shape when I acquired them. I believe I have restored 12 out of the bunch, ranging from color case hardening, barrel liners, restocking and of course reblueing. The balance are in good-excellent condition. I love bringing back the neglected and abused to their original proud state. Makes me feel that I have preserved a little piece of history every time I finish one. I try and maintain original finishes, hand polishing everything, (absolutely no buffing wheels) absolute minimal sanding to retain proud wood to metal fits, etc, etc.
I love 92’s, the pistol cartridges are just plain fun to shoot through a rifle.
To this day I still hunt with model 12’s
Sorry for being long winded on my introduction, looking forward to some good conversation!
Erin
Erin,
Welcome to the wonderful world of WACA !!
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Welcome to WACA! There are a great bunch of people here and we are glad you joined the group.
We would love to see pictures of some of your work when you get the chance.
Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
Erin, Welcome to the WACA,
Hope you enjoy your time here,
Also, share your thoughts and experiences.
We all have opinions, and there are some things about Winchesters,
That are not set in stone, the anomaly if that is what you want to call it.
"I Would Have Rather Lived Through The Industrial Revaluation"
"Instead of The Space Age"
From
The Twilight Zone
Erin Grivicich said
Hello everyone,I’m new to the forum here and look forward to conversing about old Winnie’s. There are obviously some very knowledgeable folks here and I look forward to picking their brains and I might even be able to answer a question or two for someone.
I’ve picked up a few Winchesters here and there over the years, never really focusing on a particular model until about five years ago and the 1890 bug bit me (hard) and I started putting a collection of 1890’s together. First it was one of each caliber for a total of four rifles, which went to one of each caliber in the model 90 with a couple of odd balls. Sooo….I started filling in the blanks on third model 1890’s (yes I did find one of the few third models stamped 1890 chambered in 22lr). Which progressed to second model blued, second model case colored and then first models of which I still need one chambered in 22 long. The first model wrf cost me dearly but they sure don’t seem to come up for sale very often.
I went through Trinidad’s gunsmithing program in the early 80’s. I don’t gunsmith as a trade just as a hobby for myself. Quite a few of these 1890’s were in rough shape when I acquired them. I believe I have restored 12 out of the bunch, ranging from color case hardening, barrel liners, restocking and of course reblueing. The balance are in good-excellent condition. I love bringing back the neglected and abused to their original proud state. Makes me feel that I have preserved a little piece of history every time I finish one. I try and maintain original finishes, hand polishing everything, (absolutely no buffing wheels) absolute minimal sanding to retain proud wood to metal fits, etc, etc.
I love 92’s, the pistol cartridges are just plain fun to shoot through a rifle.
To this day I still hunt with model 12’s
Sorry for being long winded on my introduction, looking forward to some good conversation!
Erin
What’s an old Winnie? An old horse? Sorry, I could not resist that. Generally, we call them Winchesters here. Welcome to the Forum. Big Larry
No problem with calling them Winnies Erin, and welcome to the forum. I’ve purchased a number of 1886’s and 1885’s from a collector who constantly calls his pieces Winnies and I’ve always figured he’s referring to his extensive cache affectionately. I refer to them as Winnies myself, from time to time. At any rate, as you become more knowledgeable about old Winchesters you’ll find that you will probably want to become a WACA member so as to be able to enjoy accessing the old magazines and their treasure trove of information. In the meantime, we are all here to help one another.
"This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!
I will get a few pics posted this weekend of a couple of my makeovers. I have a model 12 that needs “authentication” also. I believe its a deluxe field but not sure.
Later,
Erin
November 7, 2015
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Welcome! Looking forward to your post & pics.
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