Re: Lever action restoration
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: abilliott</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have seen Doug Turnbull's work first hand and to say that it is impressive would be the understatement of the year. HOWEVER, Turnbull's work is also EXTREMELY expensive (not saying it isn't worth it...but it isn't for everyone).
A good friend of mine had a Winchester 1886 redone from the ground up a few years ago (all metal and wood completely refinished/restored) and it cost him over $3,000!!
Just be sure whatever you do that you don't let just any hack do the work because the potential to do more harm that good exists if the job is not done right.</div></div>
yeah i just spoke to Denny @ Turnbull's (wow is all i can say about the photos online) anyways he basically said "I'm not going to BS you, you could easily have over a grand in each one by the time we're done"
Ouch I want it done right but I don't have the coin for that right now. I either need to find someone else, or just keep some oil on everything till I can afford to send it to turnbull.
BTW, thanks for the options guys, keep em coming if you have anyone else you recommend. </div></div>
I think it depends on whether you want wall hangers, museum pieces (Turnbull) or shooter's.
For my Granddad's 1892 Winchester in .32-20, I had the barrel religned and the exterior left alone. It's a good shooter and the look is something I've been accustomed to since childhood.
The rifle now rests in the old guy's saddle scabbard tied to his 1896 Jumbo Saddle. It will still do the job on our little Texas White tail deer and feral hogs if you are responsible with the range.
