A side note to the above story, In this deal I got a pre war, undrilled 22 hornet target, My gunsmith says he will shoot me if I ceracoat this one! I may rust blue the barrel, the rust has no pitting on the barrel and refinish the marksman stock. Is it still collectible???? I think so. Had it not been mis-managed by previous owner and or his wife I would never have been able to own a 22 hornet pre war! Do I have a problem making the gun look great again??? HELL NO ! I will never sell the gun except for what it is! In fact when Im to old to enjoy the gun I will let it sell ITSELF! very best, my point being I have several new in the box guns or they were that way till I got them, THERE IS A PLACE for EACH and EVERY one of these pre 64 mod 70's ! WinchesterPoor very best
Last edited by winchesterpoor; 02/27/15.
