Plugging holes????

[puccini]

I bought a pristine antique Winchester 1892 rifle.

Sad thing was the original owner mounted a tip off scope mount and in the process drilled and tapped two holes in the sideplate.
I removed the scope mount and am left with the two threaded holes.

What can I use to fill in those holes.
Allenscrews look bad and standard screws have thick heads that stand out
badly.
Is there something I can put in those threaded holes that will leave them looking decent?

Gerry

[CHEMICAL]

might be able to find some tiny set screws at the hardware store...sometimes with smooth backs.

[zachomega]

Look on youtube for midway's videos. There is one on how to plug holes.

-Zach

[edritchey]

What size plugs do you need I can send you a set if you tell me the thread size.

[zachomega]

I always love how easy they make everything seem in these Midway USA videos. :P

-Zach

[bob308]

it is just that easy some times. i have done it lots of times. i would not work down the area arounf the holes as much as he did.

[Rex Havoc]

Good info, I have the same issue with a Winchester 1894 I picked up recently. I suppose since it isn't original anymore I can go ahead and have it refinished but we'll see.
Thanks to all and to the OP

[edritchey]

The plugs are on the way I hope they work for you. EDR