Thread: Winchester 30/30

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

I think you have had some bad advice - look at the barrel - thats not case hardened thats blued - some winchesters came out with a case hardened look but I dont believe yours did - it simply does not look like a case hardened finish that has weathered over time - and the rifle is simply not old enough -I would go with my original advice

I agree that it doesn't look like a weathered case hardened finish, but looking at the barrel won't tell you anything - my one with a case hardened receiver still had a blued barrel