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win 1887 rescue
skicat
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One of the firearms I recently acquired is a Win 1887. It has light rust over much of the gun. It doesn't appear to be the kind leaving deep pits. The bore cleaned up with a few passes of a brass brush and gives me some hope. The only parts missing are the front sight bead,magazine spring, and follower. The left side carrier screw is not original.
It has a 4 digit serial number so I believe it is a first year production. My main goal is I don't want to make matters worse. I suspect very little bluing remains under the rust but i'd like to preserve what little might be left.
I don't have the ability to post pics at present so I'm not looking for precise valuations. What I want to know is if a gun like this warrants hiring a pro. Not looking to do a restoration or reblue. Just want to stop the deterioration and preserve the firearm as best as I can.
I have done this with lesser firearms but this one would be my oldest firearm at almost 130 years. Just being cautious.
Thanks for suggestions.
It has a 4 digit serial number so I believe it is a first year production. My main goal is I don't want to make matters worse. I suspect very little bluing remains under the rust but i'd like to preserve what little might be left.
I don't have the ability to post pics at present so I'm not looking for precise valuations. What I want to know is if a gun like this warrants hiring a pro. Not looking to do a restoration or reblue. Just want to stop the deterioration and preserve the firearm as best as I can.
I have done this with lesser firearms but this one would be my oldest firearm at almost 130 years. Just being cautious.
Thanks for suggestions.
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