Thread: Winchester 88 Restoration

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

Very nice job mate
Bring it along when i see you next so i can have a look in person
How many coats of blue did you use

Ended up being 6 for the barrelled action and between 4 and 5 for the other parts. The first two passes on the barrelled action revealed a few solder spots/smears I couldn't see. This was form me having to resolder the front sight ramp on so I cleaned those up. Front sight ramp was rusty underneath and only had about 1cm of solder hanging on and it predictably popped off when I went to remove the front sight element. Cleaned up and re-soldered it now has 100% solder contact and you can't see my join .

Originally Posted by akaroa1

Good winter project and well done on all the different skills at play.

Nice too see you kept it real with the Skinner sights

What are you doing next ?

Nothing in the works yet. I might just go hunting and shooting. Rambo keeps letting me know about cool black powder events coming up so I best get out and do some practise!
Also this Saturday I was in the shed beavering away as I wanted to get this squared away while the missus went for a hunt/scout in what turned out to be a very productive new spot. So itching to get back out in the field.

I'll keep an eye out on Trademe or here for a banged up rifle with potential.