Need some tips on spotting a re-blued gun - 01/24/20
Going to look at a Winchester 21 this weekend.
In cell phone photos from the seller, the bluing on the gun looks VERY nice for a +/- 80 year old field gun. Obviously, I can spot a bad polish job/irregularities in the finish itself. And I know to look at the screw heads for color as well as any cupping to the screw holes, them selves. The stampings should be sharp.
But what ELSE should be catching my eye if the gun is a re-blue ??
In cell phone photos from the seller, the bluing on the gun looks VERY nice for a +/- 80 year old field gun. Obviously, I can spot a bad polish job/irregularities in the finish itself. And I know to look at the screw heads for color as well as any cupping to the screw holes, them selves. The stampings should be sharp.
But what ELSE should be catching my eye if the gun is a re-blue ??