P Packer
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Hi. I've been lurking for a while and this is my first post. I have a Winchester Model 1873 that was given to me by my grandfather several years back. I believe it was manufactured in 1899 and probably hasn't been fired in 60 years. It's not in the best shape and I am looking for some advice on how to clean it up and restore it the best that I can. I'm not realy looking for a shooter, I just want to get it back into shape so it will hold its value. The metal is not pitted or anything but it does have a coat of rust. The wood is dingged up and looks like it needs to be cleaned up too. So, where do I start? I'd like to break it down and clean it from top to bottom. What are some cleaning products and techniques I should use?
Thanks for the help.
I attached a pic.
Thanks for the help.
I attached a pic.