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How long does case harden colors last?
babun
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That gun has been refinished.
what makes you say that?
any tell tale signs a non-collector of old winnys like me would see?
It's mine - belonged to my father - province is unbroken and impeccable
I don't have a crystal ball and can't tell you what occurred between 1919 and 1963
The wood and metal don't appear to have been touched since leaving the factory - it's immaculate
Mike
eye as refinished, so I ask again is there something about old Winchesters, I don't see ??
Tight fit and sharp edges and markings - honest wear on the lever and load gate - one imperfection on the bbl
Intact screw heads - all correct per several books
Look at the muzzle crown - the tang
The wood is as built - the buttplate has not been off
I have always fairly represented my guns - not a dealer looking to profit just dying of cancer
Does anybody think that Kasey or I would lie or prevaricate???
I might even debate the matter with Burt H. -only because we have had it for approx 60 years - and some of the honest age and wear is from me shooting it
Mike
They never took existing stock and modified it to customer order spec ???
All special order guns are built from scratch starting with parts after the work order was received???
I don't think so.
But it's only my opinion - I can only trace the history to 1963
Somebody special ordered this gun - they took a take-down model from stock and tailored it to the work order
Mike
Guys I know that nobody here was sniping at me or tearing me down - just standing on expert opinions
I respect each one of you - I suspect you feel the same about me
I also suspect maybe one or two folks held off having anything to say about this piece based on my ailments and health issues
Hope I did not offend anyone
Sincerely
Mike
"so I ask again is there something about old Winchesters, I don't see ??".........as told to me, the 'proof' marks (W/P) are struck AFTER final finishing. blued/colored proof mark=refinished
Thanks Mike.
After your answer. I was curious and found this thread, it made my head spin! Loaded with jnfo I don't need to know![:0][:0]
https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/the-winchester-wp-and-oval-p-markings/