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thanks John one does learn a lot from this forum looks like cerakote may be a go but Matt308 please not paint

I think you have had some bad advice - look at the barrel - thats not case hardened thats blued - some winchesters came out with a case hardened look but I dont believe yours did - it simply does...

I would get a gunsmith to satin bead blast and reblue - while one is at it looks like some of the action screws could need a dress up - make the finished job just that much better - its easy to do -...