re doing a Ted Williams Winchester 1894 Y

[lone ranger]

I just finished this Winchester 30 30. The wood was easy....the barrel was easy BUT the receiver was VERY challenging !!
What the hell is the receiver made of ?? I tried bluing it 10 different ways and it just wouldnt take. This rifle is in such nice shape , I really want to take it to the next level.
I had to get creative- I heated it up hot with a Heat gun....then sprayed it with high heat car Header paint. I put 4 heavy layers of "True Oil" on top. gently sanded it down with 1000 grit wet paper and WALLA.....shinny & very durable. I'm so happy with the way it turned out, better than new. wished I would of kept it..arrggg ! but the wife wanted a new washer and dryer.

 

[tiriaq]

Cast receivers of that vintage do not respond to conventional bluing techniques. A coating finish is the best option.
Looks good!

 

[Philthy1]

I guess it works Props for your ingenuity. I've got one of the post 64 that is very blotchy, but I like the gun and its look has grown on me.

 

[anglia2]

Cast receivers of that vintage do not respond to conventional bluing techniques. A coating finish is the best option.
Looks good!

No , they don't . Many years ago I tried blueing one in my tanks . The barrel and all other parts turned out perfectly , the receiver was a very attractive orange lol . I rust blued in the end , it looked great , but a bit too much work . I believe it's the high nickel content that's the culprit .

 

[kjohn]

Looks very nice. Is it a rifle?

 

[FLHTCUI]

Looks very nice. Is it a rifle?

I dont thinks it is a carbine
Looks like it was fun to tinker with in time for Spring sighting in time.
Rob

 

[machman]

Nice! I think you meant "Voilà!" Instead of "Walla!" though, lol.

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

The rifle looks great.
The receivers on these were made using a powdered metal pressing process. I've had some good results using Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black on small areas but for full coverage jobs, one will need to head to a plating shop to have the old anodizing removed & a fresh anodizing to do 'er up like factory.

Coatings like ArmaCoat work well and are quite durable to boot.

 

[lone ranger]

I dont thinks it is a carbine
Looks like it was fun to tinker with in time for Spring sighting in time.
Rob

Yes it was a great tinker time venture. I love doing stuff like this.