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    Not anytime soon. If I was going to use this thing I'd tank it.
    May still get it tanked in the future but for now it just needs to look good hanging above the wood stove.
    Last edited by P89; January 21st, 2018 at 10:20 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Delkal View Post
    For a muzzleloader you should consider browning it. Looks great on a period piece.

    I went thru bottles of oxopho blue for touch ups but I personally don't like how a full reblue looks. Browning is harder than a cold blue but doable for something like a muzzleloader barrel. You heat it up with a propane torch till it is very hot and start putting the solution. It will sizzle and start turning brown. It takes a few coats but when you are done you get a traditional finish you cant find many places
    My Lancaster rifle was niter blued and is beautiful. I love that look more than anything.
    I get what your saying and is worth looking into.
    Last edited by P89; January 21st, 2018 at 10:27 PM. Reason: auto correct sucks!

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    All done...and it even goes boom.


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    Looks pretty good from this angle.
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    Thanks, guess I could have gotten a better pic. The oxpho-blue did well, using a torch to preheat was key.
    It's no Davide Pedersoli but it will serve it's purpose.

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    There's a guy that is usually set up at Oaks that sells bluing and refinishing supplies. Claims he stuff he sells is the only stuff approved by the NRA and Smithsonian museums. It does seem to work well.
    I don't speak English , I talk American!

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    Quote Originally Posted by abner13 View Post
    There's a guy that is usually set up at Oaks that sells bluing and refinishing supplies. Claims he stuff he sells is the only stuff approved by the NRA and Smithsonian museums. It does seem to work well.
    Can you direct me there from the pickle stand?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter View Post
    Can you direct me there from the pickle stand?
    He's usually set up next to the powder girl with the big fake juggs on an end row.
    I don't speak English , I talk American!

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    Turned out nice brother!

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    Hello, I just recently used a product called BLUE WONDER, it is fantastic. It comes in a kit that includes the blue, a cleaner, a developer and oil. If you use it, use what they provide, do NOT use any other cleaner, use what is provided. The finish is impeccable, it looks as good if not better than any factory finish that I have seen. Actually it compares to a Browning or Weatherby. It is exceptionally nice. It requires you to heat the parts, from my experience, the hotter, the better, not cherry red but hot to the touch. I would use this product again, hands down. You can do an entire gun with this kit, maybe even two or at least a pistol or revolver.

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