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470NEBD
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William Evans 450-400 3.25
#261514 - 03/03/15 06:33 AM

I am wanting some day to maybe restore my WE back to the way it ounce was in 1914, any ideas who could do this or should I be looking for someone who knows WE double rifles. The appears to be all original but some small dings and usage. I see JJ does it at champlins this is where I bought the rifle.

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AkMike
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Re: William Evans 450-400 3.25 [Re: 470NEBD]
#261711 - 05/03/15 10:55 AM

Unless there's a malfunction with it I'd leave it alone. Those dents and dings show it's history. Changing it will de-value it.

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Dutch44
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Re: William Evans 450-400 3.25 [Re: AkMike]
#261790 - 06/03/15 12:22 PM

Are you wanting to restore or repair? Total restoration would include wood/receiver/barrels and insuring it is tight on face. JJ would be one to perform this task. Depends on what you want to spend and your priorities.

Dutch

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bouldersmith
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Re: William Evans 450-400 3.25 [Re: Dutch44]
#261834 - 07/03/15 02:26 AM

Most collectors and British gun enthusiasts understand that the Brit's had the barrels re-blacked and stocks refreshed as part of normal maintenance. Without seeing at least pictures of the gun it is hard for me to recommend a course of action to you. I very rarely will re-color harden an action just to restore the colors. I usually suggest to my clients that they be conservative in the restorations they undertake. That said at times a full restoration is warranted. Could you post some pictures of your rifle?
Steve

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