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    ghenshaw

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    Jun 16, 2012
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    lowoncash said:
    Research how many .25-20 were made for that model. I don't recall which model Winchester it was but I think one of them .25-20 brings a premium.
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    I believe it was in fact this model, the 1892.


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    Boom Boom

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    Jimbob2.0 said:
    Rub (no steel or brass wool) with light oil like Rem, Hoppes or CLP for the rest.

    Once you know a little more you can contemplate working the wood with raw linseed oil (not boiled, BLO is fine for some applications but you want something that is gentler. ).
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    I strongly recommend against doing any of that. Big-dollar collectors want to see a virgin gun, as it was found. They will pay a premium for that condition, often only for that condition. You might be out $$$ just for applying oil to the furniture. The most I would do is gently wipe it with a well-loved and lightly-oiled gun rag, even then being *very* careful. We're talking about a highly sought-after antique here. OP, you might be shocked what it fetches at the upcoming antique arms show if you do nothing other than lightly oil the bore with some swabs. Many comparables being sold online as "excellent" are often modified and tend to be heavily overcleaned. Yours isn't.

    No offense to you, Jimbob. I'd just hate to see the guy screw himself.
     
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    ghenshaw

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    Boom Boom said:
    I strongly recommend against doing any of that. Big-dollar collectors want to see a virgin gun, as it was found. They will pay a premium for that condition, often only for that condition. You might be out $$$ just for applying oil to the furniture. The most I would do is gently wipe it with a well-loved and lightly-oiled gun rag, even then being *very* careful. We're talking about a highly sought-after antique here. OP, you might be shocked what it fetches at the upcoming antique arms show if you do nothing other than lightly oil the bore with some swabs. Many comparables being sold online as "excellent" are often modified and tend to be heavily overcleaned. Yours isn't.

    No offense to you, Jimbob. I'd just hate to see the guy screw himself.
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    Well, I haven't even rubbed it down with gun oil. I've watched enough Antiques Roadshow with the wife. I think all I'm going to do at present is clean the bore, and keep the dust off of it.


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    lowoncash

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    Depends on year of manufacture you maybe able to obtain a 'Winchester' letter from the Cody firearms museum in Wyoming. Check their website for details. May have some information where the gun was first sent. Costs a few bucks but worth the price.
     
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    Jimbob2.0

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    Boom Boom said:
    I strongly recommend against doing any of that. Big-dollar collectors want to see a virgin gun, as it was found. They will pay a premium for that condition, often only for that condition. You might be out $$$ just for applying oil to the furniture. The most I would do is gently wipe it with a well-loved and lightly-oiled gun rag, even then being *very* careful. We're talking about a highly sought-after antique here. OP, you might be shocked what it fetches at the upcoming antique arms show if you do nothing other than lightly oil the bore with some swabs. Many comparables being sold online as "excellent" are often modified and tend to be heavily overcleaned. Yours isn't.

    No offense to you, Jimbob. I'd just hate to see the guy screw himself.
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    No offense taken, we all have our opinions and have worked with vintage guns in different ways to address different markets. This is one of the reasons I still use Hoppes "gun and reel oil" (not No 9 solvent) it is mild loosens up dinge stuff (basically grime) while not harming the "patina". If you are not goin to wipe it down I wouldn't even mess with the bore. Its a simple pitch its either "barn find" untouched or conserved. Note my earlier comment on not touching the furniture until the OP knows more.

    Winchesters are a very specialized market. If you have any doubts seek a professional opinion.
     
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