AzRednek Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 I'm looking to stain a rifle the same color with the slightly red tinge the older Winchesters were. I tired, rather failed miserably trying to match it adding powdered jewlers rouge and redwood stain to some walnut stain. Does anybody know of a brand and the color name that might come close to matching the older Winnies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Uncle Remus Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 I have some stain I bought from Formsby, it is called "Black Cherry" it gives a very warm dark red colour when used with BLO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaco Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 AzRednek- Brownell's have a product specifically to achieve that result. flaco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 These folks sell what is supposed to be the original Winchester formula finish: www.winrest.com Good luck! Clemson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGRWJB Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 I have a friend that use to be a Winchester rep in this area for many years. He says to use the Herters french red stain that Brownells sell. I have used it on some model 12s I rebuilt and it works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richp41 Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 I second the recommendation on the Herters stain from Brownell. rRch P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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