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  1. 10-26-2009, 08:19 AM #1
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    Default Winchester 8527

    Bought this on eBay a few months back but even then it wasn't cheap. Always wanted to try one so had to have it.
    Was thinking of new scales but nothing wrong with the old ones that a light sand & polish couldn't fix so I kept the originals. I suppose the fact I restored the blade reduces its collectability but I wanted it authentic not rusty.

    Before pics show rust & pitting, not excessive bar a coupla spots but the blade is so finely ground I had to keep sanding minimal. Mind you incredibly stiff, hard steel with little flex for such a thin blade.
    It's a hair under 5/8 & nil hone wear but the edge was like swiss cheese in a couple of spots. Yes, I could see light thru the beveI after a couple of strokes on the 1k. Honed past these & ended up with sound steel & a knockout shaver with a small even bevel...& the spine still has less wear than a new Dovo..

    Reblued the tang & only re-pinned the pivot leaving the wedge end intact. Used no washers as per original.
    I t did have brass thrust washers tho which i cleaned & replaced.

    My opinion : Way too nice a shaver to leave sitting in a glass case.
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    That blade cleaned up nice! Well done! I like keeping original if possible and your's looks very well done. Put it to work and let us know how it shaves!
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    Great restoration! Winchester had a full line of knives, tools, etc in addition to their firearms.
    I strop my razor with my eyes closed.
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    Nice save my Brother !!!

    I still haven't snagged up a Winchester blade I have been looking for a nice spike pointed one too...
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    Oh yeah Oz!

    Very cool looking blade brought back to life with the magic touch of the Oz man.

    Great job

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joed View Post
    That blade cleaned up nice! Well done! I like keeping original if possible and your's looks very well done. Put it to work and let us know how it shaves!
    Shaves great Joed, close like a feather DE but without the blood

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    Great restoration! Winchester had a full line of knives, tools, etc in addition to their firearms.
    Cheers. I have a soft spot for Winchester stuff. I used to own a commemorative M94 thutty/thutty & a M70 .270

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    Nice save my Brother !!!

    I still haven't snagged up a Winchester blade I have been looking for a nice spike pointed one too...
    Mate , I'll let you know if I sell this one but you'll hafta square up the toe yourself
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    Cheers. I have a soft spot for Winchester stuff. I used to own a commemorative M94 thutty/thutty & a M70 .270
    This is a Winchester as well. US Rifle, Caliber .30 M-1 made in 1942.

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    Nice piece of history there.
    Below is similar to the one I had in the 70's
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