winchester model 94

[johnny awsome]

winchester model 94 serial #1111119,refinish or not?dont want to refinish if its worth more the way it is.Blueing gone,little rust ,wood well worn.

[Steven Mace]

Johnny, my records show your Winchester Model 94 was made in 1940. From a collector's point of view, any refinishing will diminish it's value. If you're not worried about value and plan on keeping it as just a shooter then refinishing might be okay. Just my $0.02.

Steve Mace

P.S. - Johnny, welcome to The Guns Network! Hope to see more posts from you.

[johnny awsome]

I called a gun historian at winchester and was informed it was made in 1937.I was hopeing it was older but its at least pre-war.I share your opinion about refinnishing .My concern is that the rust will slowly dimminish its value.Any suggestions would be appreciated.Thax for the kind welcome Mace

[Dan Morris]

JMO, use some lite steele wool on the rust and DO NOT do any refinishing!
Enjoy the old bird and care for it as normal.
Just my own thoughts.
Dan

[WyrTwister]

Remove the rust . Use am old worn out brass bore brush & Hoppies # 9 .

Then for long term storage , use grease or paste wax ( on the outside ) , instead of oil .

Wyr
God bless

[alismith]

It's one of the few guns that the more worn they are, the better they look. I prefer one that is worn-looking. Just keep her well oiled and clean.