Remington model 58 project

TINCANBANDIT · October 16, 2014, 01:02 PM

new project

my Father-in-Law picked it up at a yard sale for $40 for me.

It is a Remington model 58 12 gauge semi-auto, made in 1956, the walnut looks pretty good but the metal has pink rust spots.

anyway, here is what it looked like when he brought it to me:

TINCANBANDIT · October 16, 2014, 01:03 PM

Here is what it looks like now

I also jeweled the bolt and nitre blued the pins and charging handle

Before & After

you can see the whole story here: http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/201...-model_10.html

Dixie Gunsmithing · October 16, 2014, 01:42 PM

On the trigger guard, you can coat that with a bake on flat black, and get a good look, or if you are set up to do plating, you can anodize it easily using RIT dye. I mix my own color, but they have one pre-mixed too, that is black with just a shot of blue, which will match the factory anodizing closely. This is a much easier process that it looks. If you ever do play with anodizing, I would strongly recommend buying a sealer to boil the part in after dying.

The triggers can be pen plated. I copper plate first, then gold over that on steel triggers.

Anyhow, Caswell has most all the supplies, and a few others. They also have some good pdf's on both anodizing and pen plating.

TINCANBANDIT · October 16, 2014, 01:48 PM

Thanks

I have been contemplating anodizing....I saw these guy's stuff and wanted to do some pink parts for my daughters 10-22

http://www.guncandy.net/

I need more room for all my equipment!

Dixie Gunsmithing · October 16, 2014, 02:11 PM

If you know any paint ballers, there is a good side business in re-coloring those, even doing the multi-colors using masking. Multi-coloring's a pain in the rear, though. For guns, you don't need a huge tank or anything, and can use a small plastic insulated cooler. You need something that can hold a shotgun receiver, which is about the largest part you'll do, unless it's an aluminum barrel. I've never done barrels, as I only do receivers, revolver frames, and trigger guards, etc. You won't need a big setup like Caswell has, using 5 gallon buckets, nor all the whistles and bells. The main thing is a good adjustable 12 volt power supply, that has a current and voltage adjustment on it, and a battery acid supplier, and a hot plate for the dye and sealer.

Charter Arms has the most coloring I've seen for women's revolvers. High Standard did it, similarly, a long time ago on the old Sentinel .22 revolvers, or at least they did for a short while.

October 16, 2014, 01:02 PM	#1
TINCANBANDIT Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2014 Posts: 164	Remington model 58 project new project my Father-in-Law picked it up at a yard sale for $40 for me. It is a Remington model 58 12 gauge semi-auto, made in 1956, the walnut looks pretty good but the metal has pink rust spots. anyway, here is what it looked like when he brought it to me: __________________ Actor portrayal, Action figures sold separately, You must be at least this tall to ride, Individual results may vary, Sales tax not included, Some restrictions apply See my blog: http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/

October 16, 2014, 01:03 PM	#2
TINCANBANDIT Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2014 Posts: 164	Here is what it looks like now I also jeweled the bolt and nitre blued the pins and charging handle Before & After you can see the whole story here: http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/201...-model_10.html __________________ Actor portrayal, Action figures sold separately, You must be at least this tall to ride, Individual results may vary, Sales tax not included, Some restrictions apply See my blog: http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/

October 16, 2014, 01:48 PM	#4
TINCANBANDIT Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2014 Posts: 164	Thanks I have been contemplating anodizing....I saw these guy's stuff and wanted to do some pink parts for my daughters 10-22 http://www.guncandy.net/ I need more room for all my equipment! __________________ Actor portrayal, Action figures sold separately, You must be at least this tall to ride, Individual results may vary, Sales tax not included, Some restrictions apply See my blog: http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/

October 16, 2014, 01:42 PM	#3
Dixie Gunsmithing Moderator Emeritus Join Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923	On the trigger guard, you can coat that with a bake on flat black, and get a good look, or if you are set up to do plating, you can anodize it easily using RIT dye. I mix my own color, but they have one pre-mixed too, that is black with just a shot of blue, which will match the factory anodizing closely. This is a much easier process that it looks. If you ever do play with anodizing, I would strongly recommend buying a sealer to boil the part in after dying. The triggers can be pen plated. I copper plate first, then gold over that on steel triggers. Anyhow, Caswell has most all the supplies, and a few others. They also have some good pdf's on both anodizing and pen plating.

October 16, 2014, 02:11 PM	#5
Dixie Gunsmithing Moderator Emeritus Join Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923	If you know any paint ballers, there is a good side business in re-coloring those, even doing the multi-colors using masking. Multi-coloring's a pain in the rear, though. For guns, you don't need a huge tank or anything, and can use a small plastic insulated cooler. You need something that can hold a shotgun receiver, which is about the largest part you'll do, unless it's an aluminum barrel. I've never done barrels, as I only do receivers, revolver frames, and trigger guards, etc. You won't need a big setup like Caswell has, using 5 gallon buckets, nor all the whistles and bells. The main thing is a good adjustable 12 volt power supply, that has a current and voltage adjustment on it, and a battery acid supplier, and a hot plate for the dye and sealer. Charter Arms has the most coloring I've seen for women's revolvers. High Standard did it, similarly, a long time ago on the old Sentinel .22 revolvers, or at least they did for a short while.