I Found A Winchester 1904

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I Found A Winchester 1904

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We're cleaning out stuff in Mom's house as she's in assisted living :(
Anyway, my Step dad [RIP] evidently had a real nice 1904 Short/Ex Long (LR?) Wood is super good & the case coloring is visible. Also, my Grandfather's Masonic Sword ..... he had the highest rank, 35? 36?....from 1965......
I feel blessed. ...my sis would have discarded both. :roll: and not said a word.
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Glad to hear you found thoise family heirlooms.

If you shoot the 1904, I've heard its best to stay with standard vel ammo. Hi speed can loosen them up according to some that have tried it.

I had a friend years ago that had one, I always thought they were really interesting looking guns.
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Photos ?
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I'm glad you got to them before your sis :shock: I bet CB longs would work.... 8)
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Grizz wrote:Photos ?
When I get back home early June....
CB shorts or longs are my inclination, as well. .....
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I'm glad you glommed onto it, Blaine - those scrolled trigger guards are pretty kewl-looking.


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Congratulations! Great find on both.
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glad you found those two items, it's amazing how cherished family stuff can end up in a neighbor's yard sale... :)
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1892 wrote:glad you found those two items, it's amazing how cherished family stuff can end up in a neighbor's yard sale... :)
Yes Blaine, good for you!
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Nice find! I would think quiet 22's or CB longs would be just about right for the 1904. My Grandfather had about 67 years in the Mason's. My Dad and I are the first men in the family not to wear the apron.
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Lookin' forward to the pics Blaine. Be safe in your travels.
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Hi guys! A noob here, but I shot some CCI mini mags through my 1904 when they first came out. Was fine for a couple rounds, then one let go and blew past the head clearance. Showered my face with powder, but missed my eyes.

Stick with the low power stuff for sure!
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Nice find! I will give you twice what it sold for new. :wink: how can you pass up a deal like that?
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