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October 25, 2013, 07:31 PM | #51 |
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October 26, 2013, 10:57 AM | #52 | |
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There's nothing like being able turn an old 'beater', that would have otherwise ended up as someones 'truck gun' or sat in a pawn shop, unloved, into a gun that looks and shoots, sometimes, 'better than new'. Police trade-in's, a C&R license, and Rust Bluing, have been my 'downfall' |
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March 2, 2014, 08:36 PM | #53 |
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I'm inspired!
I just bought a similarly unloved Security six for $300. I had considered paying a professional to refinish it, but may take a stab at it myself. |
March 2, 2014, 11:23 PM | #54 |
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Just saw this old thread, a belated attaboy! Nice job rehabbing that old revolver. Projects like this are fun.
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March 4, 2014, 01:33 PM | #55 |
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Looks almost as good as a "shot out, rusted Model 19"! Seriously, that is a nice looking gun.
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March 4, 2014, 04:52 PM | #57 | |
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I would also think, that if the bore was chrome lined you'd have even less to worry about. Oil, grease or wax would come out during the boiling phase and 'contaminate' the water - I have no idea what effect that would have on the conversion of the red rust to black, but you'd definitely have to re-de-grease completely after each cycle. Thanks to everyone else as well for the latest kind words! Mark |
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March 4, 2014, 04:56 PM | #58 |
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As I understand it, this is a particular type of fluid used: not just a case of dabbing the gun with light salt solution.
I also assume that one could not use something like Tetra Gun bluing solution. That might be the fly in my ointment: my guess is no one is going to sell rust bluing fluid over here...
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March 4, 2014, 05:04 PM | #59 | |
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However, do a little googling and you'll be able to find 'recipes' of rust bluing solutions that other have used with good results. They usually use ingredients like Vinegar, Hydrogen peroxide, and salt - there's really nothing magic - just something that accelerates the formation of rust. In fact, with the right conditions (humidity), you could probably do it without any solution - it would just make an already slow process a good bit slower. |
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March 5, 2014, 11:27 AM | #60 |
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Blue that's really blue. Lovely work.
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