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Originally Posted by jefferyconnor
Has anyone tried boiling old barrels to see if the brown color would convert to black? I kind of doubt that would happen but I wonder why not?
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that is exactly the process for the black/white finish used on American guns
not sure how it would on old barrels - degrease a set and give it a try
hmm now that I think about,since the last step is to neutralize the chemicals before oiling, i'll bet it won't work without additional applications
boiling works prior to fnishing