1849 colt ruined! Almost made me cry.

[DunRanull]

On another forum a guy inherited an 1886 Winchester and it is pretty rough - part of it is the stock has been taped up with black electrical tape. He is 'on the fence' as to what to do with it and is getting advice from many as to his options. Sounds like he has no 'real' attachment to the gun and may just try to sell it as is and put the money toward something he wants and can use.

Tell 'em to parkerise it, find synthetic stocks, Get the barrel bored out or relined.. and top it with tritium sights!