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Win. Model 94 - DOM 1968

ktbunger
I recently purchased a Model 94 with octagonal barrel and saddle ring made in 1968 as part of a commemorative issue to mark 3,000,000 rifles made. I bought it new in the box and it is a very nice looking rifle. My question regards the finish on the receiver. It doesn't look like a traditional bluing finish. I was wondering if someone might be able to tell me what kind of finish was used on rifles made in this time frame.

Also, I was considering some modifications to give it the appearance of the octaganal barrelled rifles made in the early 1900's. Are older pre-64 parts generally interchangeable with post-64 guns? Specifically I was thinking of buying an old style hammer, forearm cap, lever and crescent (I know I will have to re-shape the stock)buttplate, then having them case-color hardened and putting them on this new rifle to give it a uniquely old appearance. The impact to the resale value of this gun is not a consideration to me, I just like the way the old guns look. I also realize I could have just bought an old gun in the first place, but I couldn't pass up a gun made in 1968 that was still new in the box for $375.

Thanks in advance for the help.
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  • 101AIRBORNE
    ktbunger.
    I am not a collector of commeratives but-if the gun has all papers and box-never fired -never looked upon naked eyes-sell the sucker.
    The receiver is made of cast steel. Winchester did a number on the post 1964's-model 94's. The post 64 receivers are cast steel and they
    black chromed them as they would not take a blue. If your heart is intent upon this project-the receiver will take a French Grey.
    I suggest selling and purchasing a real gun. 101
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  • He Dog
    I'll second 101's suggestion.
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  • ktbunger
    I can appreciate your disdain for the post-64 model 94's especially as it concerns its collectability. However, I didn't buy this for collector value. I bought it because I like the octagonal barrel, the fact that it doesn't have angle eject or a lawyer-induced safety, and because I want to use it. [:)]

    Thanks for the info on the receiver finish. Can anyone speak to the durability of the black chrome finish? Also, I never got an answer as to whether any pre-64 parts will fit a post-64 rifle.
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