Removing blue
 

Just wondering what can be done in the home. If blue is removed, what will remain under there? Are we back at a shiny steel surface or maybe a little patina? Can blue be removed in a slow manner to maybe end up a little less "garish"? Or, is it a complete strip and re-case to get anywhere. Or does one just shoot it and fuggetaboutit.
Here's why I'm wondering. Seller's image. It is a 1912 VHE.

Jack, it should be removed chemically rather than being polished off. If it is polished off you will lose the sharp engraving and border graver walk on that gun. You will probably not have anything under there but 'silver'.

forget about it and were the blue off shooting the gun... charlie

If I get it, I guess that's the way to go. Shoot, shoot, shoot
Cheers,
Jack

I have a blue VH 28 gauge and a blue Remington 30" 16 gauge VHE. I am a little weak to hunt it off, but a younger guy in better shape could do the job. They are two wonderful hunting guns that will probably never see the chemical treatment.

Naval Jelly will remove the bluing, very quickly! Whatever chemical is used, it will leave the metal with a dull appearance, even if it was polished prior to bluing.

Mark is right about the Naval Jelly treatment.

toilet bowl cleaner works too. The surface will be dull and mottled not shiney. I have seen a couple of blued Parkers and I don't think they look bad, just not original.

For those of you who might want to practice on another blued Parker:

http://www.fieldsportltd.com/gunroom....php?gunId=698

The barrels have that plum colored Winchester 21 look.