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Winchester red
Nov 19th, 2025 at 11:33pm
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I'm refinishing my Model 70 stock. How do I reproduce that Winchester red color?
  
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Re: Winchester red
Reply #1 - Nov 20th, 2025 at 6:44am
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Never tried it but might be what you are looking for.  Charlie
 
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Re: Winchester red
Reply #2 - Nov 20th, 2025 at 7:32am
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If you're trying to duplicate the Winchester model 70 finish, Winchester used a tinted paste filler like the old Herters French red and then sprayed with a semi-gloss lacquer. Later Winchester Model 70's (late fifties) will have a browner toned filler thnn the Herters French red. I haven't used the new French red but have used the old Herters original French red. It's hard on checkering tools though. There used to be stains called Tapadera N35 and also Pilkington's red but I don't know if they're available anymore . You might also try mixing some Minwax Black Walnut with some Minwax Red Oak to get the right color.
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Re: Winchester red
Reply #3 - Nov 20th, 2025 at 12:00pm
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Thanks, both of  you.
  
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Re: Winchester red
Reply #4 - Nov 21st, 2025 at 8:05pm
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It is in stock at Art's

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Re: Winchester red
Reply #5 - Nov 22nd, 2025 at 11:01am
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If you are looking for the Pre-64 Winchester Red color, I have used this Galazan (Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company) kit in the past with excellent results. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if Galazan is still making it or not or where some might still be in stock. Regards, Chris
  
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Re: Winchester red
Reply #6 - Nov 22nd, 2025 at 4:38pm
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One I've used with success was:Winchester Restoration
Pre-64 Red Brown stock oil finish.
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