Winchester Model 64

Thanks for sharing you pictures! Very nice rifle, the deep bluing on these rifles are amassing. My wood on my rifle was in much worse condition than your's before I refinished it.


arquebusierKebec said:
Nice rifle and nicely refinished. Here are pictures of mine. A deluxe model, made in 1953. The original wood finish is flaking. Maybe someday I will redo it.

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28 gauge said:
Refinishing older Winchester rifles usually results in a lower value.Collectors want unrestored rifles.
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Collectors don't want beat up old winchesters! They want the old rifle that was hidden in the back closet in 99% new condition. And who said anything about selling?
 
I was referring to arquebusierKebec's rifle.He stated he might get it refinished at some point.That rifle is in too good shape to get refinished.It would in my opinion decrease its value,not increase it.

It depends on the collector and the rifle as to what they collect.As a rule of thumb,refinishing any old Winchester will decrease its value.Shooters as a rule will not pay as much for a rifle as a collector,no matter what condition.
 
28 gauge said:
I was referring to arquebusierKebec's rifle.He stated he might get it refinished at some point.That rifle is in too good shape to get refinished.It would in my opinion decrease its value,not increase it.

It depends on the collector and the rifle as to what they collect.As a rule of thumb,refinishing any old Winchester will decrease its value.Shooters as a rule will not pay as much for a rifle as a collector,no matter what condition.
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You may be right. Each time I bring her to the range, I get lots of offers from other shooters interested in buying her since she his all original. I know that collectors prefer them untouched, but honestly, when looking at old beat up winchesters and at what turnbull restoration gets out, I prefer them shiny :)

But I can live with mine flecking. She is gently used once in a while shooting plinking lead reload at the range, so I suppose she is good to go another decade or so whitout me touching its original finish ;)
 
badbrass said:
Is there a too much or to many coats of linseed oil that may do damage to the wood? And I don't like the high gloss look, or new look. Have I done enough?
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As long as the coats are light and you rub them in well you won't hurt the stock. It's when they get saturated and soaked in oil that they turn to crap.
 
28 gauge said:
I was referring to arquebusierKebec's rifle.He stated he might get it refinished at some point.That rifle is in too good shape to get refinished.It would in my opinion decrease its value,not increase it.

It depends on the collector and the rifle as to what they collect.As a rule of thumb,refinishing any old Winchester will decrease its value.Shooters as a rule will not pay as much for a rifle as a collector,no matter what condition.
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Ya! to each his own thought's! Thanks.
 
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