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Damascus barrels are said to be "browned" which does not necessarily mean that they are brown. Parker damascus barrels were black and white as most people know, but would gradually brown with oxidation. Here are two Bernard pattern damascus barrels that are about the same age but one is more oxidized than the other.
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charcoal blue on trigger guard |
06-08-2011, 07:22 PM | #15 | ||||||
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charcoal blue on trigger guard
Not sure of the charcoal blueing procedure, what would the outcome be if only the inner side of the trigger guard were to be polished and charcoal blued while leaving the outer surface original with slight browning and slightly visible pits? Also would a 220 or 320 polish be correct? Can this blueing procedure be targeted to specific areas? Thanks in advance, T.
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removing bluing |
06-08-2011, 09:00 PM | #16 | ||||||
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removing bluing
Jack
The easiest way that I have found is to dip the parts. We use a solution of 15 % baume Phosphoric acid, cut with 25 % distilled water. Dip for ten minutes, rinse for 3 minutes in hot water. Place the parts in a bath of diluted baking soda, 2 cups to one gallon, for 20 minutes, rinse in cool water, dry parts with air. The parts are totally clean, so, polish and hold right away. Hold is available from Brownells. After stripping the parts will be a dull grey. Brad |
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06-08-2011, 09:40 PM | #17 | ||||||
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Thanks for the info Brad. Recipe on file
Cheers Jack
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The problem with naval jelly is that it can cause slight etching on polished metal, I found that CLR will remove blue without the etching, best part is you can buy it almost anywhere, even at a grocery store.
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This may sound too simple after seeing all these various experiences in taking off bluing, but I just use "bluing remover" by Birchwood Casey. Go figure!
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08-12-2011, 09:46 AM | #20 | ||||||
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White Vineger will also remove old bluing from the metal. Best if soaked. It takes a little bit to work, but not too long.
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