My latest project. Ranger 101.2 bolt action shotgun restored

JTofSD · December 7, 2012, 01:21 AM

Hi everyone,

I recently was given an old shotgun. From what I understand, it is circa 1937? Sold by Sears, very similar to the Savage 238. It was in very poor condition, and I have been working on it for a long time. Here are some photos.

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I believe it is now fully functional.

JTofSD · December 7, 2012, 01:22 AM

The stock was cracked in several places, and wood was ruined in several other places. So it was reinforced with epoxy and steel rods. I then refinished it with chestnut stain and marine finish.

The bluing was bad, so that was redone with Oxpho Blue (first time I did a cold blue)

I believe it is now fully functional.

TxGun · December 7, 2012, 03:50 AM

Looks good. That old gun has a lot of life left.

Scrumbag · December 7, 2012, 04:22 AM

Nice job, hope it works well for ya!

December 7, 2012, 01:21 AM	#1
JTofSD Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2012 Posts: 11	My latest project. Ranger 101.2 bolt action shotgun restored Hi everyone, I recently was given an old shotgun. From what I understand, it is circa 1937? Sold by Sears, very similar to the Savage 238. It was in very poor condition, and I have been working on it for a long time. Here are some photos. More---- I believe it is now fully functional.

December 7, 2012, 01:22 AM	#2
JTofSD Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2012 Posts: 11	The stock was cracked in several places, and wood was ruined in several other places. So it was reinforced with epoxy and steel rods. I then refinished it with chestnut stain and marine finish. The bluing was bad, so that was redone with Oxpho Blue (first time I did a cold blue) I believe it is now fully functional.

December 7, 2012, 03:50 AM	#3
TxGun Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Texas Hill Country ranch Posts: 433	Looks good. That old gun has a lot of life left.

December 7, 2012, 04:22 AM	#4
Scrumbag Member Join Date: May 22, 2012 Posts: 85	Nice job, hope it works well for ya!