Thank you for all the comments. I have done a cursory tear down and it appears that the same care was taken to refinishing all metal pieces hidden by the stock as well. It appears that it was...
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Thank you for all the comments. I have done a cursory tear down and it appears that the same care was taken to refinishing all metal pieces hidden by the stock as well. It appears that it was...
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I have tried to upload the photos again but it doesn't seem to be letting me. Not sure if there are still issues.
I'm no expert but I believe I might be able to see a "C" as well on the blade. Located to the rear of the pin and almost to the top of the blade.
Thank you for all the info you have provided. I'm looking forward to getting ready to shoot it and put it through its paces.
Hello Everyone,
I'm looking for some information on a rifle I happened to purchase at auction a few weeks back. I was lucky enough to purchase a Winchester 1917 SN 318386. I am wondering if there is...
If thats the case it appears to be more of a rust bluing. I've seen the process before but was unsure of the difference in finish.
I am actually not sure which it is. I don't know enough to be able to tell the difference. I only paid $600 for it so I feel like I did ok even with the refinish.
Thanks for the compliment. I am unsure what wood the stock is. I am definitely aware that this is a refinish job. It appears there are some stamps that might have been sanded away. The bluing...
Here are a few photos that I took. I tried to find any markings that were readily seen.
Thank you for the info. I just picked up the rifle this morning. I will try to get some pictures together to post. Are there any key components or areas that are of higher interest?
Hello Everyone,
New to the forum and looking for some information on a rifle I happened to purchase at auction this past weekend. I stumbled across an 1898 Krag SN 178696. I am wondering if there...