FN Commercial Mauser Bolt-- Chrome?

DeBee · July 31, 2001, 02:51 PM

Does anyone know off hand if the commercial FN Mauser has a chrome bolt or is it just highly polished steel?

Mine has some minor corrosion and discoloring and is not responding to chrome polish as much as I'd like it to... I don't want to buff through the chrome by using a more aggressive method in any case... if it is chrome.

Clemson · August 1, 2001, 09:05 AM

I don't think I have ever seen a chromed bolt on a Mauser. The FNs were all polished carbon steel as far as I know. A quicky test to determine if ever in doubt is to put a drop of cold blue on an inconspicuous area. The cold blue won't discolor chrome, but it will stain carbon steel immediately.

DeBee · August 1, 2001, 09:19 PM

Cold blue! Should have thought of that one... Will try immediately.

I have been spoiled by the font of information available at my fingertips...

Thanks.

July 31, 2001, 02:51 PM	#1
DeBee Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 1999 Posts: 408	FN Commercial Mauser Bolt-- Chrome? Does anyone know off hand if the commercial FN Mauser has a chrome bolt or is it just highly polished steel? Mine has some minor corrosion and discoloring and is not responding to chrome polish as much as I'd like it to... I don't want to buff through the chrome by using a more aggressive method in any case... if it is chrome.

August 1, 2001, 09:05 AM	#2
Clemson Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 816	I don't think I have ever seen a chromed bolt on a Mauser. The FNs were all polished carbon steel as far as I know. A quicky test to determine if ever in doubt is to put a drop of cold blue on an inconspicuous area. The cold blue won't discolor chrome, but it will stain carbon steel immediately.

August 1, 2001, 09:19 PM	#3
DeBee Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 1999 Posts: 408	Cold blue! Should have thought of that one... Will try immediately. I have been spoiled by the font of information available at my fingertips... Thanks.