I want to refinish an original 5.7 Winchester.

[INLAND44]

Thanks, The Winchester is actually gray and the Inland almost a black finish.
Winchester:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...d7e2952c-1.jpg
Inland:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...df902e_c-1.jpg

Thanks again
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Of course the Winchesters were 'actually gray'. Since you apparently thought you were correcting something I said, exactly what was it? Was it about the green cast that they can get over 70 years? That does not mean they were originally like that - it took a long time to happen. That's a really cute forum technique - make a snide 'put-down' and then say 'Thanks for the info'.

[DaveHH]

I don't use "Forum techniques" I was just pointing out some things that I'd learned, which you do as well. I respect your opinions and have asked you for them in the past. I say "Thanks" because we are supposed to be more civil to one another on this forum.

[browningautorifle]

I know some didn't agree with Bubba re-finishing his carbine, bit I have to say I'd have done the same to a finish like he had. I can't abide the spots of rust and extreme worn look. If there's no provenance then I think it needs done. After all, it's now had some parts added to make it correct, we see that all the time. I think it looks great. Now...that newer stock...

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Of course the Winchesters were 'actually gray'. Since you apparently thought you were correcting something I said, exactly what was it? Was it about the green cast that they can get over 70 years? That does not mean they were originally like that - it took a long time to happen. That's a really cute forum technique - make a snide 'put-down' and then say 'Thanks for the info'.

I don't use "Forum techniques" I was just pointing out some things that I'd learned, which you do as well. I respect your opinions and have asked you for them in the past. I say "Thanks" because we are supposed to be more civil to one another on this forum.

Some folks may not know that the finish can take on a green hue as it ages. Probably because a lot of guys mostly see imports and rebuilds that have already been refinished. Or some left alone with worn original finishes.

Let's not get on each other over this point.

[PBI]

Please explain to me how refinishing a worn out M1 Carbine that has little to NO finish hurts the value of the rifle. I would like to know because I see alot of comments on how desructive it is to a rifle.

[PBI]

Well silence is a good way of saying I don't know what I'm talking about.

[Bill Hollinger]

Paul, I have heard throughout my collecting life that an original gun with no finish or worn finish was worth more in the collecting community than an original gun that has been refinished (no longer original). Would you consider a Winchester 1873 with a worn finish to be worth less than the same rifle refinished?

[browningautorifle]

Well silence is a good way of saying I don't know what I'm talking about

Now THAT'S trolling! Maybe we just can't be bothered to explain something that's been discussed here a hundred times...

[PBI]

Let's see you can't be bothered explaining something that has been disussed here 100 times but everyone can be bothered to tell Bubba7 why he should not refinish it. Well thats makes since now that you have added your two cents.





Regards Mr. Troll

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

First off, Paul is not a troll. Exactly the opposite, a longtime well respected Carbine collector.

We all have opinions.

Roger, another longtime well respected Carbine collector, wanting to refinish his heavily worn carbine. Paul on the refinish side. Jim and Bill maybe tending to the leave it alone. Different levels of finish loss may dictate what one may choose to do. The final decision rests with the owner of any such weapon. He will be the person benefiting with the nicer look, and maybe losing a bit in resale.

We all have opinions. Whatever the opinions, we are here to discuss them. Maybe we all won't always agree on the same answer. That is part of what a forum is all about.

But one thing we will agree on is not making personal attacks on another member.

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