Tip when cleaning an "antiqued" C&B Revolver

Roshi · May 27, 2013, 10:52 AM

I've "antiqued" three cap and ball revolvers and liked the way they turned out. However, I had to do one twice.

I decided to rinse the parts with very hot water so they would dry quickly before lubing them. The hot water turned the rust sections into dark black "bluing". That was my introduction to rust bluing.

So if you want to keep your "antique" finish intact don't clean or rinse your parts in hot water.

brazosdave · May 27, 2013, 10:56 AM

Thanks for the heads up!

Beagle333 · May 27, 2013, 11:07 AM

Thanks for that tip.

May 27, 2013, 10:52 AM	#1
Roshi Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 223	Tip when cleaning an "antiqued" C&B Revolver I've "antiqued" three cap and ball revolvers and liked the way they turned out. However, I had to do one twice. I decided to rinse the parts with very hot water so they would dry quickly before lubing them. The hot water turned the rust sections into dark black "bluing". That was my introduction to rust bluing. So if you want to keep your "antique" finish intact don't clean or rinse your parts in hot water.

May 27, 2013, 10:56 AM	#2
brazosdave Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2012 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 363	Thanks for the heads up! __________________ "I'm your huckleberry, it's just my game"

May 27, 2013, 11:07 AM	#3
Beagle333 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2012 Location: Auburn, AL. Posts: 2,332	Thanks for that tip. __________________ . . . Have a Colt and a smile.