February 10, 2001, 12:33 AM | #1 |
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I just got a Winchester 52B made in 1940, someone had removed the
blueing and i would like to bring it back to as close to original as i can i have herd in 1940 the heavy target models had a glass beaded finish (matte blue) all over, is this true or was it a satin polish finish. I also noticed the safety was missing so i pulled it out of the stock and found it has a case hardend Thomas trigger with no place for a safety to attach, there seems to be a screw missing from the trigger, i think it is for the weight of pull do you know where i could get a brake down picture of the Thomas trigger group, and maybe some ideas on a place to get the barrel sight block & screws, and the front sling swivel & palm stop. Thank you for the help |
February 12, 2001, 12:24 AM | #2 |
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I don't know if this will help, but one made in 1948 looks exactly like the Winchester Model 70 of the same period. The receiver has a grayish flat finish (bead blasted?) and a black barrel with a gloss that could be called a satin polish. It looks just like a modern Remington 700 barrel.
The trick to getting a factory look on a barrel using tank bluing is not to polish too much. Most factories do not take the time to do a high polish, while most gunsmiths will polish to a mirror shine. Getting the factory look may involve use of a rough polish compound or emery cloth. Another method is careful use of a blue remover, with very minimal polishing. Jim |
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