Hi Gavin. Thanks for the question. Right now I am over a year and a half out...so not taking any restoration projects for a while.

Yep...I have.

It did. Now it has new history. Customers choice.

Maybe. I have seen several come in with the same condition.

Thank you very much!!

And I appreciate your comment in return!

Thank you Tristin. Gunsmithing is a dying trade. I hope you stick with it!

Appreciate the support Vernon. I'm usually not bothered by the negative comments (unless they are totally wrong or obnoxious)...but when you hear the same comment from several different viewers you begin to wonder what KZfaq viewers expect from the platform.

You are very welcome Jeff. My pleasure!

Really appreciate this Ted. Hope I don't disappoint your expectations>

Thank you so much!

Much appreciated!

You shouldn't have any issues. The WRF is the predecessor of the WMR. The only difference is the overall length. A mag will not chamber in a WRF but the opposite is true. The WRF will chamber in a WMR. Check it out.

@@SixRoundsStudio Thx. That's what I assumed, but didn't want to find out the hard way that I was wrong.

It was indeed.

Guess it depends on how big the hog.

Thank you, it did! A year and a half went into the restoration. Sooooo much work.

Thank you very much!

Yes...I doesn't get much simpler. And its reliable.

Well....those are a b***h. You have to remove the screw from the inside. Depending on year of manufacture access to the screw can be easy or hard. Sometimes through the loading gate or a small access hole. There are several good disassembly vids on KZfaq (you will quickly discover the good ones vs those not so good). Not sure what you mean by restoration...but not removing them will not have a negative impact on the work. If you can't get them out just be sure to wash and oil heavily after bluing.

​@SixRoundsStudio, the gun appears to be in a flood. When I got it it was heavy rusted. With only the bolt, locking lug, mag tube, hammer and lower tang assembly and barrel, thats it. The guide screws are inside like the the gun shown in the video. I think I have an idea on how to get them out but idk if its going to work.

Thank you so much 😀

Thank you!

44 Carbines are remarkable indeed

So I work by the hour, so predicting a price is impossible, But, Depending on what is required the job could go as high as 300

@@SixRoundsStudio can I get some contact info for you please? I am interested!

Sorry the time I took to get back to you on this. So the answer is, yes, no, and it depends. I have been asked this many times, both here and at the retail store. I have produced a couple vids in my catalog talking about this and also did a podcast on another channel about the same: Here is the link to one I did on my channel: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jM5-dtWWsajGZp8.html And here is a link to the podcast: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qsd0atGqqa2ZYJ8.html Give them both a watch and then if you have any questions leave me another comment. I am always happy to talk about this subject.

Ive done a few vids showing the technique. It does take some basic understanding and practice.

Coming soon!

Thank you. Everything is good!

I have never heard of one having a problem. If you are using factory loads I can't imagine a problem.

@@SixRoundsStudio Did they upgrade the bolts when proof steel came out?

@@WalterWild2 So I am thinking that you might know something that I am unaware of. The bolt lugs on this (my) rifle are two, 3/8 th lugs and the bolt handle itself is also a third back up if it sets back to much. This is pretty robust. The only thing that I don't like about the rifle action is that it dosent have a gas escape hole at the front of the receiver, so in a failure, it would blow out the magazine well. If you are concerned, then I think it the best choice not to buy one.

It is reality Stephen. But no one knows that any more than you. Stuff happens.

My pleasure 😃

I am. It was great having time away. Now...back to work 🙂

Yep...more coming.

Thank you, much appreciated!

And thank you for leaving. Best for all of us.

Thank you. I still need to do more experimenting but I do think the potential is pretty fantastic.

Glad you enjoyed. Hope you had a chance to watch other more recent vids.

Very cool! Yes the action on these are incredible when compared to most coming from the factories today. The one in the video shoots really well...but I still need to do some work on it to shoot better. If I ever get caught up I might do another vid on the rifle. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Answer to both of your comments. This is chemical coloring, just like bluing. The chemical does etch the metal. I am less concerned about it being "rubbed" of , and more concerned about it not being "light fast" and fading over time (this is what happens to the older Ruger Vaqueros) . This whole process is an experiment for me. The Ithaca will be a wall hanger and I am not too worried about that. I did do the same coloring technique on a Stevens Favorite (it came out beautiful and you can see that video too). I am holding on to the Stevens so I can observe it over time. I will post updates later as I see the results.

I was !!

Typically the SN is on the bottom tang behind the trigger guard or on the bottom front of the receiver in front of the trigger guard.

@@SixRoundsStudio Looked everywhere no #. Did manufacturers always put # on back then? Wasn't till the 1960s that it became a law to put # on fire arms

@@alexrebmann1253 Well...then I dont know? I have several of these, all years from the early 1900s, and they all have serial numbers. If I get a moment I will try and look the info up on these in the several books I have. Also..do you know what the exact model is?

@@SixRoundsStudio No model # that I can see. Im only going by the ones I see on KZfaq. Only writing I see on the barrel is manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Co, New Haven, Conn USA and 22 WRF. I could email Winchester I guess..Thank you

Well thank you very much!

Indeed we had so much fun.

I see your dilemma. Not entirely sure i understand what "does not feed" means? Does the ammo come out of the tube? Does it "lift" from the tube to the chamber? Will the round move forward as you close the action, but not chamber?

Yes it was