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Winchester Low Wall Restoration
FourBird
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I have a couple low walls that I'm trying to restore. I've acquired a shot out barrel for one action that is complete. My second challenge is a .22 cal barreled receiver. It was reblued many years ago as all the markings were buffed off. The barrel needs to be relined. Neither of these will be considered collector grade as I want to shoot them. Does anyone know of a source for parts. I need a rimfire firing pin, etc. Thanks.
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I have a couple low walls that I'm trying to restore. I've acquired a shot out barrel for one action that is complete. My second challenge is a .22 cal barreled receiver. It was reblued many years ago as all the markings were buffed off. The barrel needs to be relined. Neither of these will be considered collector grade as I want to shoot them. Does anyone know of a source for parts. I need a rimfire firing pin, etc. Thanks.
For what it is worth, Winchester did not stamp any markings on the frames of the vast majority of the Model 1885s. It was not until the advent of the coil-spring action (March 1908) that the upper tang was roll stamped with the patent date and -WINCHESTER-
As for parts, unless you get real lucky, you are out of luck. Original parts for the low-wall are very very scarce, and reproduction parts are even rarer. Unfortunately, not that many people want to rebuild low-walls... high-walls are just sexier[;)].
If you would like to discuss your projects with me, send me an email at Win1885@msn.com
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