Hello, I have the opportunity to purchase a Winchester 94 made in 1981 for a cheap price, the gun is badly in need of refinishing and I'm considering taking on another project. I would like to reblue it with the Winchester Restorations (www.winrest.com) product and restock it with a fancy grade of walnut, however I'm a little hesitant because I have heard that some of the post 64 Winchesters were vary difficult to reblue. It does have rust on the receiver so I would suspect that is a good sign, but I don't want to invest any money in it until I hear a bit about them. I know I should stick around for a pre-64, but I don't see many in this area in a reasonable price range and in the condition that I seek.
Also, did Winchester improve the quality over time on the post 64 guns, I heard that the early ones were total garbage, when, if ever, did this situation start to change?
Also, did Winchester improve the quality over time on the post 64 guns, I heard that the early ones were total garbage, when, if ever, did this situation start to change?