UPDATE: I was given a shotgun yesterday
My wife's brother's wife's grandfather used to own this WINCHESTER Model 25. Somehow they came up with the idea of giving it to me, so I didn't say no! [:D]
It's in good shape, although the safety is stuck in the "fire" position, which I guess is better than being stuck in the "safe" position. There's a couple of pitting spots and loss of bluing, and the stock has some blemishes, but nothing major.
As far as my initial, slight research tells me, this isn't much of a collector's item in the first place, so I may refinish the stock and re-blue the barrel to fix all the superficial stuff. I can at least make her a little more pretty!
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quote:Originally posted by jim_lemay
Don't refinish it as you will remove it's character marks.
just make it shoot.
It earned it's blemishes.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Tflogger
quote:Originally posted by jim_lemay
Don't refinish it as you will remove it's character marks.
just make it shoot.
It earned it's blemishes.
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Yeah, but the wood is soooooooooo pretty underneath. I have an insatiable itch to bring it out to its full potential![:p] 0 -
Maybe some Kroil on the safety will get it loose.
I would probably detail disassemble the gun and really clean it inside and out.
Use some Murphy's soap on the wood to see whats going on with it. Then some good furniture wax.0 -
Hello - you sure that not a model 29 not a 25. Model 29s are bottom eject like an Ithaca model 37. The model 29 was 12 gauge only and only produced for something like 5 years.
I'm voting with "Sam06" and "Tflogger" and "jim_lamey" - DON'T do any refinishing or reblueing - just fix the stuck safety problem - and put a bunch of shells through it.
Best Regards - AQH0 -
From this pic it looks like a "Winchester 25" 0 -
What a neat gift. It's your gun, do what you want with it.
If it was mine, I would fix the safety, give it a cleaning, oil it up and run the hell out of it.0 -
quote:Originally posted by AdamsQuailHunter
Hello - you sure that not a model 29 not a 25. Model 29s are bottom eject like an Ithaca model 37. The model 29 was 12 gauge only and only produced for something like 5 years.0 -
Another vote for just clean and use.
It's a beautiful fine gift.
I certainly like that gun better than most of the new crap being produced today.
I love a gun with style, class, and a story........
Good for you!0 -
i'll bet a donut its a Winchester model 25. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by callktulu
My wife's brother's wife's grandfather used to own this Remington Model 25. Somehow they came up with the idea of gifting it to me, so I didn't say no! [:D]Hmmm, I think it might be a Winchester Model 25! All the more reason not to mess with it except to get it up and running again!0 -
just clean an use it do not mess with the history unless its broken 0 -
Darn nice gun. Leave as is.[^][^][^][^] 0 -
Like a Remington 17, which was 20 ga. only. I?ve got 5 of them.
In fact, that?s how I found GunBroker, looking for parts for a 17.0 -
Hello:
"My wife's brother's wife's grandfather used to own this Remington Model 25. Somehow they came up with the idea of gifting it to me, so I didn't say no!"
I took your word in the original post that it was a Remington and not a Winchester. The new photo clears up that part for me.
Nice pump shotgun made in only 12 gauge - at least that's the only thing I have ever seen.
It's yours and of course you many do with it as you wish but it still needs detail disassembly and cleaning.
Best Regards - AQH0 -
It?s your call but I vote for the clean it up and let it have character. I have some refinished guns and somehow the redo makes it feel like a cheap plastic surgeon had some fun with my wife and gave her back. Jmho
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I had an old model 12, 16ga reblued and wood refinished, it had been very well used. I wanted it to look maybe not new, but newer, then I could put my own nick, scratches and own personal hunting scars in it..... 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Old-Colts
quote:Originally posted by callktulu
My wife's brother's wife's grandfather used to own this Remington Model 25. Somehow they came up with the idea of gifting it to me, so I didn't say no! [:D]Hmmm, I think it might be a Winchester Model 25! All the more reason not to mess with it except to get it up and running again!
Yeah.... I'm an idiot. I don't know why I wrong Remington. Going to fix it now; I never even noticed. Thanks for the correction![8D]0 -
quote:Originally posted by hillbille
I wanted it to look maybe not new, but newer, then I could put my own nick, scratches and own personal hunting scars in it.....
Right...this is how I feel about it, too!0 -
being its a Winchester....value just went up. keep it in org. condition.
anything new haven made only goes up in value. even a non takedown m25.0 -
I love shotguns. That one is a beauty. Enjoy! 0 -
Update: So, I went to clean this yesterday... not an easy task. Most of the screws were too tight for me to break free. However, I was able to free up the safety, which works properly now. The only thing I could really take apart was the buttstock cover. I did find an interesting treat inside:
I don't know how old they are, but it's interesting what you find in hiding places![:D][8D]
As far as refinishing & re-bluing, it looks like all you haters are going to get your wish...I can't restore it to like-new condition if I can't get it apart! [:p]0 -
quote:Originally posted by callktulu
Update: So, I went to clean this yesterday... not an easy task. Most of the screws were too tight for me to break free. However, I was able to free up the safety, which works properly now. The only thing I could really take apart was the buttstock cover. I did find an interesting treat inside:
I don't know how old they are, but it's interesting what you find in hiding places![:D][8D]
As far as refinishing & re-bluing, it looks like all you haters are going to get your wish...I can't restore it to like-new condition if I can't get it apart! [:p]
How cool is that!!
I did find an old hunting license under a butt plate once a long time ago!
And a friend found a couple rounds of ammo wrapped tight in a rag under one also.
I've also heard stories of a photo and a nd some paper money.
Matches? that's a new one for me!! So cool!
Thanks
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Despite recent inaccurate usage in social media and on TV gifted is an adjective not a verb. You were given a shotgun.
[:D]sorry pet peeve.0 -
quote:Originally posted by He Dog
Despite recent inaccurate usage in social media and on TV gifted is an adjective not a verb. You were given a shotgun.
[:D]sorry pet peeve.
Very true, thanks for the clarification!0 -
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Put some KROIL on the screws and give it another try. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by buschmaster
if you refinish that wood, you are forever going to be nervous about getting scratches on it.
just let it go.
But they would be MY scratches from MY adventures.0 -
quote:Originally posted by callktulu
quote:Originally posted by buschmaster
if you refinish that wood, you are forever going to be nervous about getting scratches on it.
just let it go.
But they would be MY scratches from MY adventures.
The value of a gift such as this is what the recipient makes it, it is not counted in money but by other measures. You choose those measures. Enjoy it as it suits you, that was what the gift was intended for.0 -
So....UPDATE:
I've refinished the buttstock and it is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous underneath. I'm so glad I refinished it! It's got some fantastic tiger stripes going against the grain... I'll post pics soon.
I took the remainder of the shotgun to a smith, who was able to get the main screw loose from the trigger assembly. He disassembled the forestock, as well, so I could refinish that wood, as well. It's not as nice as the butt, but then again, what is?
Anyway, I actually have a question and need y'all's expertise... the bold was left in, but it slid forward and is no LOCKED in the closed position. How do I get it to slide back so I can continue cleaning (it was REALLY dirty)? Keep in mind there are no other parts connected to the bolt, as the rest of the hardware is disassembled.0
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