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LtBlue425 · February 27, 2002, 07:49 PM

I got a bottle of Brownells Oxpho Blue two weeks ago and have been giving a little workout. Reblued a Romanian SKS and nickel steel Win Model 12 plus touchup on a Lee Enfield and Swiss K31. Results seem to vary depending on the type of steel. Example, the SKS had some parts that required repeated applications while others parts only one or two. The M12 reblued beautifully with only two apps and turned into a nice black color. Worn areas on the Swiss turned to a nice black finish quickly BUT the rear barrel band would not take bluing at all even with proper preparation. Same problem with the Lee Enfield...most of it's stamped sheet metal parts would take little or no bluing. I have used the Birchwood Casey cold blue and I won't waste my time or money with that product. I'd buy the small bottle of Oxpho to see how it works on your guns.

February 27, 2002, 07:49 PM	#13
LtBlue425 Junior Member Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: South Dakota Posts: 7	I got a bottle of Brownells Oxpho Blue two weeks ago and have been giving a little workout. Reblued a Romanian SKS and nickel steel Win Model 12 plus touchup on a Lee Enfield and Swiss K31. Results seem to vary depending on the type of steel. Example, the SKS had some parts that required repeated applications while others parts only one or two. The M12 reblued beautifully with only two apps and turned into a nice black color. Worn areas on the Swiss turned to a nice black finish quickly BUT the rear barrel band would not take bluing at all even with proper preparation. Same problem with the Lee Enfield...most of it's stamped sheet metal parts would take little or no bluing. I have used the Birchwood Casey cold blue and I won't waste my time or money with that product. I'd buy the small bottle of Oxpho to see how it works on your guns.