Silver plating
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Silver plating
Hi everyone
I have a winchester 94 (Legendry Lawmen) 1977.The lower tang is pitted.,and I think it was silver plated originally.
Any advice on how to restore it to its original condition.?
I'm attaching some photos.
Thanks
Sam
I have a winchester 94 (Legendry Lawmen) 1977.The lower tang is pitted.,and I think it was silver plated originally.
Any advice on how to restore it to its original condition.?
I'm attaching some photos.
Thanks
Sam
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Re: Silver plating
One thing is for sure -- don't ever use a solvent which has ammonia in it, as I've read that it will lift the plating.
As for restoration, I wonder if there's a bright silver Ceracoat (ceramic-based finish -- not sure if I spelled it right...) color that would match closely and be much more durable?! You might be able to get that small piece done for a reasonable cost.
Old No7
As for restoration, I wonder if there's a bright silver Ceracoat (ceramic-based finish -- not sure if I spelled it right...) color that would match closely and be much more durable?! You might be able to get that small piece done for a reasonable cost.
Old No7
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Re: Silver plating
I doubt it is silver plating. Likely something more like a brushed nickel or dull chrome. Maybe a Metalife coating?
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Re: Silver plating
I think it is silver plated as I read some articles.
I have a photo of the receiver before and after I polished it with flitz.
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I have a photo of the receiver before and after I polished it with flitz.
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Re: Silver plating
Talk to a jeweler ( a real Jeweler, not just a salesman) it might be plated at reasonable cost.
Alternately, if it is just the lower tang, polishing and reblueing would not detract from the overall appearance.
Alternately, if it is just the lower tang, polishing and reblueing would not detract from the overall appearance.
Re: Silver plating
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The receiver material as I heard is sintered steel which doesn't take bluing very well.
Sam
Re: Silver plating
I got one of those too! Neat carbine.
It may be cheaper to try and source another lower tang. Of course, probably not these days. Only other avenue would be to re-plate it, but there are a lot of do it yourself products available today that may be ok for a lower tang. Maybe try Alumihyde or other bake on coatings.
It may be cheaper to try and source another lower tang. Of course, probably not these days. Only other avenue would be to re-plate it, but there are a lot of do it yourself products available today that may be ok for a lower tang. Maybe try Alumihyde or other bake on coatings.
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Re: Silver plating
Re: Silver plating
Is it only the receiver that is sintered steel?
How can I tell?
Sam
Re: Silver plating
Just the receiver.Sam56 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:41 pmIs it only the receiver that is sintered steel?
How can I tell?
Sam
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Re: Silver plating
You'll probably have to go to a big plating shop. They will be set up for a project like this. Jewelers usually don't have the equipment to plate large non-precious metals. I used to work in a jewelry repair shop back in the 70's. To plate steel you have to polish, clean, electro strip, plate with copper, silver plate and hope that there is no contamination and the plating doesn't need polished.
Re: Silver plating
Thank you for your suggestions.DadsMod12 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:55 pm You'll probably have to go to a big plating shop. They will be set up for a project like this. Jewelers usually don't have the equipment to plate large non-precious metals. I used to work in a jewelry repair shop back in the 70's. To plate steel you have to polish, clean, electro strip, plate with copper, silver plate and hope that there is no contamination and the plating doesn't need polished.
Sam