Were the hides from whales ever used?
And then I would like to steer the thread back to Winchester lever gun actions. I have a Model 65 in 218 Bee. The serial numbers in Madis' Winchester book indicate that the action was close to the last one made in 1935. The action might have sat around until assembled as a Bee circa 1938 or 39. The action is blued, but the blue is very thin and looks to be worn through at places where the rifle has been handled. The blue is not flaking off, however. I have been told that this is common in late 1930s Winchesters. Can someone please explain this process?
