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steveNChunter · August 24, 2013, 08:39 PM

As the title says I need to refinish the receiver on a post '64 Winchester model 94.

I realize the receiver material is some kind of alloy that won't take blueing very well. The rifle belongs to a buddy of mine that wants me to "clean it up real good" and promises to take better care of it in the future. He uses the rifle as a "truck gun" and to say he has neglected it would be an understatement. The receiver has spotty rust all over it but the barrel and tube is surprisingly in decent shape.

What can I refinish the receiver with that will stick to this "Winchester mystery metal" and be durable enough to be tossed around in a truck and not chip off easily? It doesn't have to match the original finish perfectly, as long as it looks decent. Also is there a certain priming/prepping process for this special alloy?

August 24, 2013, 08:39 PM	#1
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 1,520	Refinishing the receiver on a post '64 model 94 As the title says I need to refinish the receiver on a post '64 Winchester model 94. I realize the receiver material is some kind of alloy that won't take blueing very well. The rifle belongs to a buddy of mine that wants me to "clean it up real good" and promises to take better care of it in the future. He uses the rifle as a "truck gun" and to say he has neglected it would be an understatement. The receiver has spotty rust all over it but the barrel and tube is surprisingly in decent shape. What can I refinish the receiver with that will stick to this "Winchester mystery metal" and be durable enough to be tossed around in a truck and not chip off easily? It doesn't have to match the original finish perfectly, as long as it looks decent. Also is there a certain priming/prepping process for this special alloy? __________________ DEO VINDICE