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Hi everyone. I'm not sure I'm posting this in the right place. It's not exactly what I would call gunsmithing so I'm posting it here. Thought some of you might appreciate it. I redid a mid 70's 94 that had some rust and pitting and looked like someone gave it a coat of polyurethane at some point. I stripped it all down and media blasted the receiver, lever and side gate. Cold blued the receiver and put a faux case hardening finish on lever, side gate, and barrel bands. Stripped and finished the stock and forend with tru oil to a satin finish. Stained the lighter forend to match using my homemade walnut stain. Matched perfectly. Was a fun project.

Looks Good.
The screw on the rear barrel band should be going in from the left side.

I thought the same thing when I took it apart. I went to correct it during reassembly and it wouldn't line up.so I put it back the way it was and it fit perfect. Any advice on what to do with that?

I’d try putting a drift pin first from one side then the other and wiggling it around a bit to line things up in there.
Is there a possibility the barrel band was off the gun and reinstalled backwards? If so the screw will often not line up

Yes. I'm sure it was on backwards when I got it. I'll see if I can correct it with your advice. Thank you

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Dang good job!

Thanks guys! Guess a should've added before pics so you could see what I was working with. Thought I did, sorry about that.

Nice job

Wow! Night and Day difference. It must be nice to have talent.

Thanks. It was fun. All these projects kept me busy this winter. Spring is on its way. Looking forward to being outside.