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Bill DeShivs · December 8, 2012, 03:49 PM

Is the barrel blued?
Removing bluing leaves the barrel susceptible to rust.
There is no need to use vinegar-just use wet/dry 600 grit sandpaper on the breech area. Then, 1000 grit, then higher grits. You can finish it with metal polish.

December 8, 2012, 03:49 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 6,480	Is the barrel blued? Removing bluing leaves the barrel susceptible to rust. There is no need to use vinegar-just use wet/dry 600 grit sandpaper on the breech area. Then, 1000 grit, then higher grits. You can finish it with metal polish. __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com