Old Winchester Model 69

MR-7-45 · October 8, 2017, 10:56 AM

I was given an old Winchester Model 69. It was full of dirt and dust with significant rust on the exterior. One spot looked like a dog or cat urinated on it. It was badly pitted. I used Hoppe's #9 and switched to KROIL soaking and using #0000 steel wool or #2000 wet/dry. The most serious rust and pitting is down to very minor damage. But the bluing is gone in that area.

After a lot of work, I was able to get it working and cleaned up. I have decided to strip and reblue the barrel. Any advice? Are the over the counter re-bluing kits worth using?

I am also looking for some documentation on how to disassemble the bolt for cleaning. I got the bolt cleaned up using "Gun Scrubber".

Judging by the safety, I would venture to say it is one of the first Winchester 69's..

joe45c · October 8, 2017, 12:19 PM

Too bad it was so neglected. Those old 69/69as were real nice .22s.

Picher · October 8, 2017, 01:26 PM

It helps to warm the metal with a hot-air gun before applying cold-blue.

For cold reblueing, after degreasing with denatured alcohol, I try Brownells Oxpho-Blue.

If that doesn't do the trick, I try Brownell's Oxpho-Blue Creme. As a last resort, Kasey's Black Magic sometimes does the trick.

JP

MR-7-45 · October 9, 2017, 10:48 AM

Thanks for the tips.

Any idea how to disassemble and reassemble the bolt?
It works. I cleaned it with aerosol gun scrubber. I am of the school that if it works don't fix it.

I am taking to to south Texas ranch later this week and fire it to check it's accuracy.. If it is accurate, I will proceed.

natman · October 9, 2017, 06:14 PM

IIRC, the 72 is the same gun with a tubular magazine. Here's a video about disassembling the bolt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c49oSHs1EQk

MR-7-45 · October 10, 2017, 08:06 AM

My bolt is from the first 69's. See: http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225...71393712_1.jpg

The bolt shown in the video has the safety on the side as with Model 69A's.

Emerson Biggies · October 10, 2017, 12:26 PM

Thanks! I have a 69A that was my fathers. It is a tack driver. Now I know how it comes apart and back.

October 8, 2017, 10:56 AM	#1
MR-7-45 Member Join Date: October 4, 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 70	Old Winchester Model 69 I was given an old Winchester Model 69. It was full of dirt and dust with significant rust on the exterior. One spot looked like a dog or cat urinated on it. It was badly pitted. I used Hoppe's #9 and switched to KROIL soaking and using #0000 steel wool or #2000 wet/dry. The most serious rust and pitting is down to very minor damage. But the bluing is gone in that area. After a lot of work, I was able to get it working and cleaned up. I have decided to strip and reblue the barrel. Any advice? Are the over the counter re-bluing kits worth using? I am also looking for some documentation on how to disassemble the bolt for cleaning. I got the bolt cleaned up using "Gun Scrubber". Judging by the safety, I would venture to say it is one of the first Winchester 69's.. __________________ MR-7-45 Life Member NRA & VFW I load my own.

October 9, 2017, 10:48 AM	#4
MR-7-45 Member Join Date: October 4, 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 70	Thanks for the tips. Any idea how to disassemble and reassemble the bolt? It works. I cleaned it with aerosol gun scrubber. I am of the school that if it works don't fix it. I am taking to to south Texas ranch later this week and fire it to check it's accuracy.. If it is accurate, I will proceed. __________________ MR-7-45 Life Member NRA & VFW I load my own.

October 9, 2017, 06:14 PM	#5
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Posts: 2,607	IIRC, the 72 is the same gun with a tubular magazine. Here's a video about disassembling the bolt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c49oSHs1EQk __________________ Time Travelers' Wisdom: Never Do Yesterday What Should Be Done Tomorrow. If At Last You Do Succeed, Never Try Again.

October 10, 2017, 08:06 AM	#6
MR-7-45 Member Join Date: October 4, 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 70	My bolt is from the first 69's. See: http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225...71393712_1.jpg The bolt shown in the video has the safety on the side as with Model 69A's. __________________ MR-7-45 Life Member NRA & VFW I load my own.

October 10, 2017, 12:26 PM	#7
Emerson Biggies Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2014 Posts: 163	Thanks! I have a 69A that was my fathers. It is a tack driver. Now I know how it comes apart and back. __________________ Keep your guns clean.... the kids may put them in their mouths!

October 8, 2017, 12:19 PM	#2
joe45c Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2012 Location: peru ny Posts: 218	Too bad it was so neglected. Those old 69/69as were real nice .22s.

October 8, 2017, 01:26 PM	#3
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	It helps to warm the metal with a hot-air gun before applying cold-blue. For cold reblueing, after degreasing with denatured alcohol, I try Brownells Oxpho-Blue. If that doesn't do the trick, I try Brownell's Oxpho-Blue Creme. As a last resort, Kasey's Black Magic sometimes does the trick. JP