I have a Winchester 94 Manufactured in 1972. It was my step fathers and has been shot very little but was neglected and has some surface rust. Is there a place that cleans them up and re bus them?

Thanks
Ed

On the 94s from the late 60s into the 70s...the receivers were forged from a steel that had a high graphite content...they turned a mottled grey quickly (usually the first deer season) and do not take re-bluing well at all...some where black chromed (centennial models), but most just turned a crappy looking uneven grey with surface "rust" (dark spotted) places...owners just learned to live with it (I sorta liked the worn look)...it did not affect the strength or durability of the rifles...it was just a finish issue...a little info on refinishing here...

http://www.dulite.com/dulite_94_win_oxide.html

https://www.thehighroad.org/in...er-yes-or-no.260317/

About the only thing you can do is have them coated with something like duracoat or cerocoat...the barrels can be re-blued or cleaned up with oil and fine steel wool.

Thanks, it definitely has rust on it. I have it for a couple of years and I am going to go through it and clean and lube it properly. I need to find some good resources to help.

You might try giving a call to Turnbull Restorations. They might be able to help you. They are the go to people for classic Winchester restorations.

I have had them work on some LC Smith receivers in the past and their work is outstanding!


https://www.turnbullrestoration.com/

For disassembly tips there are several websites concerning the 94 for Cowboy Action shooting...they are not the best for the game as speed is concerned but they are tough rifles...if you have not taken it down before, just be mindful that it was designed by JM Browning and he loved puzzles

http://www.time-slice.com/moha...uns/Winchester94.htm

YouTube also has some good videos on disassembly for a good cleaning...




Link to original video: https://youtu.be/thwbDuMoQ4g

As far as refinishing is concerned, I have seen a few that have been duracoated that really looked nice...one was a grey that looked like bead blasted stainless steel...the others were just blue/black that looked almost factory...

Member Rolan Kraps has had some firearms finished in this manner...his 1887 lever action shotgun is something to behold ...he might drop into this thread or you might send him an email from his profile about who use used...

You might do a forum search for CCR Refinishing...they are members here and possibly give you some good info or direction.

Edit...here's the website...

http://www.ccrrefinishing.com

Thanks Bisley. Lots of folks Cerakote. If you can't find someone local, I'd be glad to geiv eyou my guy's name.

I would clean up the rust and just run it as is. Refinishing is simply cosmetic costs money and adds zero value to a gun and in some cases detracts from it.