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Winchester M-21

This Winchester M-21 is the result of a "better than new" factory restoration. While both the metal and wood finishes are totally correct factory Winchester finishes, the main difference is in the amount of care we take with the gun, and the degree of preparation prior to the finishing processes. All of the metal parts other than the barrels are finished with Winchester Carbonia blue. Barrels are finished using the traditional "English" style blacking process. The wood finish is a Deluxe hand rubbed varnish oil finish.
Winchester Model 21 Restoration

 

While the factory did a fine job with these guns, better results are obtained through superior craftsmanship. These were production guns and the workmen only had limited amount of time to take on them.

Winchester Model 21 Metal Finishing

 

Finishing the wood is just as important as the metal work. A proper wood finish must enhance and protect the natural beauty of the wood.

Winchester 21 Wood Finishing

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