Winchester 351 cal model 1907 SL rifle info?
Storing this rifle for an old timer. He was kicked out of his house into a nursing home via a health and welfare call complaint. Friend of his asked me to hold on to this for awhile till the old timer's affairs are in order.
I'd like to break it down and give it a good cleaning. It has some rust on it which you can see in the pictures below.
Looking for any info, value, DOM, estimate on condition, etc:
I'd like to break it down and give it a good cleaning. It has some rust on it which you can see in the pictures below.
Looking for any info, value, DOM, estimate on condition, etc:
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Interesting inscription! GOOGLE, M.L. Lairmore. The .351's were ubiquitous as "cop guns", during the first half of the 20 Century. Like AR's nowadays. If this Lairmore has a notable backstory? It could add substantial value to the 07. 0 -
Unscrew the take down screw on the back of the receiver and pull it apart. Take the magazine out before you start. If I remember correctly, you need to cock it first. To cock it, push the operating rod in, at the front of the forearm. By looking at the pictures, it may be a little tuff to pull apart, but it will come apart. The stock and trigger group just slide straight back, out of the receiver.
Take the butt plate off, wipe down all the metal with Kroil, wrap it in Kroil soaked rags and let it set over night, then wipe clean. Burlap works very well for removing the Kroil and rust. Mix 50/50% boiled linseed oil and turpentine to wipe down the wood. Do that once a day for 3 or 4 days. The result will look like a very well maintained factory original Winchester finish.
I have a model 1910 in 401 and a model 63 22LR.
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I have a different view of what should be done to maintain the rifle. I think the best thing to do is coat the metal parts with a light coat or gun oil or gun grease. Due to the inscription on the receiver I believe the gun will have much more value to a collector of law enfocement arms or to a member of the Masonic order than would a model 07 in similar condition. The gun a character as it is. Just my $ .02. 0 -
KROIL and soak with kroil wetting a paper towel 24 -48 hours then srub
with BURLAP do not use any polish or steel wool use Ballistol on wood to clean it0 -
quote:Originally posted by CapnMidnight
Unscrew the take down screw on the back of the receiver and pull it apart. Take the magazine out before you start. If I remember correctly, you need to cock it first. To cock it, push the operating rod in, at the front of the forearm. By looking at the pictures, it may be a little tuff to pull apart, but it will come apart. The stock and trigger group just slide straight back, out of the receiver.
Take the butt plate off, wipe down all the metal with Kroil, wrap it in Kroil soaked rags and let it set over night, then wipe clean. Burlap works very well for removing the Kroil and rust. Mix 50/50% boiled linseed oil and turpentine to wipe down the wood. Do that once a day for 3 or 4 days. The result will look like a very well maintained factory original Winchester finish.
I have a model 1910 in 401 and a model 63 22LR.
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Don't agree. Obviously there is extensive pitting under the rust. As all your removing with the Kroil, is surface rust. The pitting will remain.0 -
I would describe the condition as "extensive rust/pitting on the barrel & receiver, with traces of original blue; wood has been refinished".
Since no one has estimated value for you, I'll try: I think it would sell in the $200-300 range.
YMMV.
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You may want to do some internet digging. Milton L. Lairmore was a Tulsa detective who was wounded in the failed raid to capture Pretty Boy Floyd.
The engravings include the Masonic Square and Compass, and the Shriner emblem as well. You might ask the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma if they have any information on a member by that name.0 -
I would run an oiled patch down the bore, wipe all the outside metal with oil and stop there until I hand permission to do more. I would also start looking for a box or 2 of ammo to change it back into a shooting rifle from a club. 0 -
Fascinating.
Who is the Old Timer?
Det. Larimore? Or maybe Larimore Jr. by now. Perhaps another Tulsa LEO.0 -
This rifle is of very high collecting interest of both Winchester collectors and Masons. It deserves a professional restoration. 0 -
Det. Lairmore, as has been stated, was wounded in a failed attempt to capture Charley Floyd. He was a semi famous detective in Oklahoma City.
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