Winchester 94 serial #123404

Johnnyjack · March 12, 2016, 07:30 PM

It was a gift from an inlaw who was passed away. I don't really want it or need it. The 94 is in great shape with a little rust,
I live on the Oregon coast and everything rusts, and I believe it was manufactured about 1898? Also, How do I remove the light rust?
Thanks

hartcreek · March 12, 2016, 08:00 PM

I would use some 0000 steel wool and some automatic transmission fluid. Most good hardware stores have 0000 steel wool in the painting supplies.

All it will take is some rubbing with the oil and steel wool.

highpower3006 · March 13, 2016, 08:19 AM

Remember to rub very lightly. I have used this method for years with great results. BUT, if you get in a hurry and rub too hard, you will start to remove what's left of the bluing. Contrary to what others may say 0000 steel wool will not remove the original finish unless you get too aggressive with it.

Johnnyjack · March 13, 2016, 11:46 AM

Thanks. Raining hard today, good day to work on it.

rightside · March 13, 2016, 11:49 AM

Any pics? Always like to look at old (or any) firearms.

Johnnyjack · March 13, 2016, 03:12 PM

I don't know how to put them on.

mapsjanhere · March 15, 2016, 05:20 PM

1. Take pictures
2. Put pictures on computer
3. Resize to 250k or less
4. Hit reply
5. Below the text field are options, including manage attachments
6. Navigate to your pictures on your computer and upload
Done

Johnnyjack · March 16, 2016, 08:41 PM

I cannot re size my photos. I have a new Chromebook and am learning how to do things on it. Sucks

March 15, 2016, 05:20 PM	#7
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	1. Take pictures 2. Put pictures on computer 3. Resize to 250k or less 4. Hit reply 5. Below the text field are options, including manage attachments 6. Navigate to your pictures on your computer and upload Done __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.

March 12, 2016, 07:30 PM	#1
Johnnyjack Junior Member Join Date: March 12, 2016 Posts: 6	Winchester 94 serial #123404 It was a gift from an inlaw who was passed away. I don't really want it or need it. The 94 is in great shape with a little rust, I live on the Oregon coast and everything rusts, and I believe it was manufactured about 1898? Also, How do I remove the light rust? Thanks

March 12, 2016, 08:00 PM	#2
hartcreek Junior member Join Date: April 22, 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 1,549	I would use some 0000 steel wool and some automatic transmission fluid. Most good hardware stores have 0000 steel wool in the painting supplies. All it will take is some rubbing with the oil and steel wool.

March 13, 2016, 08:19 AM	#3
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,220	Remember to rub very lightly. I have used this method for years with great results. BUT, if you get in a hurry and rub too hard, you will start to remove what's left of the bluing. Contrary to what others may say 0000 steel wool will not remove the original finish unless you get too aggressive with it.

March 13, 2016, 11:46 AM	#4
Johnnyjack Junior Member Join Date: March 12, 2016 Posts: 6	Thanks. Raining hard today, good day to work on it.

March 13, 2016, 11:49 AM	#5
rightside Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 419	Any pics? Always like to look at old (or any) firearms.

March 13, 2016, 03:12 PM	#6
Johnnyjack Junior Member Join Date: March 12, 2016 Posts: 6	I don't know how to put them on.

March 16, 2016, 08:41 PM	#8
Johnnyjack Junior Member Join Date: March 12, 2016 Posts: 6	I cannot re size my photos. I have a new Chromebook and am learning how to do things on it. Sucks