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George R · March 14, 2008, 05:11 PM

Hi. Stick a magnet on it. if its carbon steel (blueable) it will attract. If a slight pull, it's probably stainless. If no pull, pot metal. You can clean it real good and paint it, or use a bake on gun finish.

March 14, 2008, 05:11 PM	#2
George R Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 151	Mystery Metal Hi. Stick a magnet on it. if its carbon steel (blueable) it will attract. If a slight pull, it's probably stainless. If no pull, pot metal. You can clean it real good and paint it, or use a bake on gun finish. __________________ http://www.gunblue.homestead.com