I recently was given a Winchester Model 1892 rifle that has been in the family for over a 100 years and am looking for a good gunsmith to restore it. ###The bore is good and the action is tight, but someone has either stained or painted the entire gun and the wood is rough. ###Does anybody out there know a good gunsmith that does this sort of thing? ###Thanks for any assistance. ###Martin
First off, welcome to Jesse's! ###It's great site, with a lot of helpful and friendly people.
In regards to your Model '92...Wait! ###I would first check with Winchester, to see exactly how old it is. ###More firearm's collectibility are ruined by well intentioned "restoration" than anything else. ###Even with it in such poor condition, it may fetch more of a price old, than restored. ###If you still have your heart set on a restoration job, I'd recommend hitting the Winchester site. ###THey have a link to the Winchester Collectors Society. ###If anyone would know, they would in regards to a reputable smith, with an expertise in restoration of old Winnie's. ###Just my two cents worth...
Whew glad you post that MarinePMI. Martin I'd follow his advise, those 92's can fetch a great price and restoed one by a highly sought after specialist can fetch an even better one. I'd research long and hard to see what's out there. You 92 made it 100 years, what's a year or two researching worth?
The above advice is right on the mark. ###if you found the rifle to be one that you would like the stock redone you might want to talk to Jeff Tandy (909)927-2574 , He is in Hemet and his thing is blueing and stock refinishing . I had him do a trigger job for me that came out very nice and I saw two of stocks he had redone and they were perfect but look at samples of whoever does the work . Do the research as mentioned above before doing anything though . You have family Heirloom be carful .
I'll toss in my total agreement with PMI. Leave it be for a while. Shoot it. Enjoy it. Don't mess with it. I have seen too many fine firearms destroyed by well intentioned "restoration" work. I'm assuming you aren't going to sell it, so just research it and enjoy it. What caliber is it?? ~Andy
Here's a link to help you with your restoration decision. http://www.winrest.com. This old-timer has a lot of information on why and how to restore, and links for appraisals. (by George Madis, the author of the official Winchester history).
I went though this decision-making process with a Belgium Browning A-5 I picked up. Serial numbers pointed to a 1928 manufacturing date, but the gun had been abused and I wanted to make it a serviceable weapon. I could have continued using it as it was, but ###it would have deteriorated to the point of being unsafe. I restored it with a good 'smith. The only regret I have is I should have chosen traditonal blueing (slow rust) instead of hot caustic to make the piece more authentic. That's what I learned. Your conditions and needs may be different. Good luck.
Here's a link to help you with your restoration decision. http://www.winrest.com. This old-timer has a lot of information on why and how to restore, and links for appraisals. (by George Madis, the author of the official Winchester history).
I went though this decision-making process with a Belgium Browning A-5 I picked up. Serial numbers pointed to a 1928 manufacturing date, but the gun had been abused and I wanted to make it a serviceable weapon. I could have continued using it as it was, but ###it would have deteriorated to the point of being unsafe. I restored it with a good 'smith. The only regret I have is I should have chosen traditonal blueing (slow rust) instead of hot caustic to make the piece more authentic. That's what I learned. Your conditions and needs may be different. Good luck.
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