I only have 4 lever guns. I have been collecting old military arms for a while and have recently gotten into Winchesters specifically. So far I have an 1895 in .405 a 1926 Model 55 takedown in 30 WCF, a 1951 Eastern Carbine in 30WCF and recently a 1906 Model 94 with 26 inch octagon barrel in 30 WCF.

Aside from the .405 Im mostly looking to focus initially on 30 WCF. I like the fact that I can get factory ammo cheap that I know will work well in the guns. I like to shoot what I collect. I do reload but I have no real interest in reloading 30-30 for some reason.

My last aquisition, the 1906 has a rough bore. Ive been scrubbing it with Hoppes, 7.62 and JB Compound and it looks better. I know it will never be a mirror bore. The lands are strong though so aside from neglect it doesnt look like its shot out. I would like to know the best methods for cleaning these rough old bores. Im assuming that some pitting will be the norm in these old shooter grade rifles, am I correct? Interestingly enough I have a Springfield 1888 Trapdoor made in 1891 that has a perfect bore as far as I can tell. It looks as though it was never shot, until me that is.

Thanks for any help

Dave

Congrats! Sounds like a great start.
FWIW, the 1951 isn't an Eastern Carbine. To be a EC, it has to have the carbine buttsock and carbine sights front and rear.
Basically, an EC is the same as a SRC, but without the stud and ring.



Top-1927 SRC 30WCF
Bottom-1931 Eastern Carbine 30WCF
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I only have 4 lever guns. I have been collecting old military arms for a while and have recently gotten into Winchesters specifically. So far I have an 1895 in .405 a 1926 Model 55 takedown in 30 WCF, a 1951 Eastern Carbine in 30WCF and recently a 1906 Model 94 with 26 inch octagon barrel in 30 WCF.

Aside from the .405 Im mostly looking to focus initially on 30 WCF. I like the fact that I can get factory ammo cheap that I know will work well in the guns. I like to shoot what I collect. I do reload but I have no real interest in reloading 30-30 for some reason.

My last aquisition, the 1906 has a rough bore. Ive been scrubbing it with Hoppes, 7.62 and JB Compound and it looks better. I know it will never be a mirror bore. The lands are strong though so aside from neglect it doesnt look like its shot out. I would like to know the best methods for cleaning these rough old bores. Im assuming that some pitting will be the norm in these old shooter grade rifles, am I correct? Interestingly enough I have a Springfield 1888 Trapdoor made in 1891 that has a perfect bore as far as I can tell. It looks as though it was never shot, until me that is.

Thanks for any help

Dave


Rough bores on old guns are certainly not rare. You might try one of the foaming bore cleaners. There are several...WipeOut is one. Fill up the bore, let it set for a couple hours, scrub the h*ll out of it with a bronze brush (being careful not to wreck the crown). Repeat until it shines, or until the pitts shine, as the case may be.