antique model 1894 restoration
Posted:
Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:59 pmby clojacks
I have an antique (approx. 1897 manufacture) Model 1894 that I would like to sell but I would like to improve its appearance before I do. The stock is in really good shape, but a little dull looking. The barrel and receiver both have quite a bit of blue gone and some unevenness in the coloring. Is there anything I can do without a total rebuild that will improve its value, but will still be reasonably simple for someone that is not extremely gun maintenance or reconditioning savvy.
Re: antique model 1894 restoration
Posted:
Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:23 pmby SHOOTER13
If the end game is to sell it...I would advise
against doing any kind of restoration that would only rob the gun of it's value as a classic in original condition.
Open an account on Gun Broker or Guns America and the gun collectors will come a knockin'...
http://www.gunbroker.com/http://www.gunsamerica.com/
Re: antique model 1894 restoration
Posted:
Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:39 pmby Cowboy Gun Fan
I agree with SHOOTER13. Also I'm not real sure that you have an 1897 Date of Manufacture there. Did you get a chance to read my reply in your other topic that you posted?
--EDIT: My Mistake. clojacks does have a 1897 Model 94--
Bill