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Hi!
I have a pre-64 featherweight model 70 in 270 that has a worn coating type finish. I don’t know what sort. The base rifle appears to be in good shape. Is there a good way or gunsmith that can remove the old painted on “kote” and polish reblue well? If it can be refinished nicely, I would like to put it in a classic pattern stock and mount a fixed 4x Leupold on it. Get as close to the O’Connor #1 270 as I can. (I realize the #2 is the favorite pet, but I like #1 best!)

Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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Glass bead and polish then hot blue and it will look better than new if the prep is done right.


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Any recommendations for who would do the best job? Who is the best value? I am located in North Idaho.

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Not in Idaho but if you want to ship it to AZ I know a guy that does superb work. His bluing is the best I have seen. David Van Horn is his name and his http://www.dvhcustomguns.com/


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Thanks!

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Get it cold rust blued if you want it to look like a Bieson Rifle.


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