I just picked this up and got it for a good price
1939 Winchester model 97. 20" 12ga.
Mechanically it is in very good shape and I would really love to have it redone and make it look new, but I don't do bluing or wood work so I would have to have it done.
The more I read about it the more I love the history behind this gun, but would it be worth it, would it diminish the value?
It is not really a rare version, I don't think. It belonged to a police office that passed away, may have been an issued riot gun? I don't know.
Any ideas on cost to reblue?
1939 Winchester model 97. 20" 12ga.
Mechanically it is in very good shape and I would really love to have it redone and make it look new, but I don't do bluing or wood work so I would have to have it done.
The more I read about it the more I love the history behind this gun, but would it be worth it, would it diminish the value?
It is not really a rare version, I don't think. It belonged to a police office that passed away, may have been an issued riot gun? I don't know.
Any ideas on cost to reblue?