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I've been researching a lot lately, aiming to eventually buy a pre-64 Winchester 1894, probably in 30-30. Not exactly a fine antique, but its a piece of American history I'd like to add to my collection.
After looking at and handling many of these guns, I noticed that nearly all of the older models that had been used were missing almost all of the bluing from the receiver and the barrel bands, while the bluing on the barrel, magazine tube, lever, and other small parts is in pretty good shape.
At first I thought this was a result of franken-guns who had been pieced together over the years, but I see it on almost every pre-1930s Winchester, including ones I know to be original.
Does anyone know why this occurs?
After looking at and handling many of these guns, I noticed that nearly all of the older models that had been used were missing almost all of the bluing from the receiver and the barrel bands, while the bluing on the barrel, magazine tube, lever, and other small parts is in pretty good shape.
At first I thought this was a result of franken-guns who had been pieced together over the years, but I see it on almost every pre-1930s Winchester, including ones I know to be original.
Does anyone know why this occurs?