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Gun blueing at home
Q. Looking for a book on blueing. I want to re-blue a 270 for my uncle. I'd like to try it, if I can get a book that has step by step on blueing..thanks !
James Hirsch
- Huntsville, Texas
2006
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A. The so called "blueing" on guns is actually black oxide, applied from a hot (290F) concentrated caustic solution, not something you want to do at home. There are some safer processes advertised for home use (do a web search), but they do not produce as dark color as true black oxide, and are not as durable. Black oxide is not expensive, so why not let a professional shop do the job correctly for you?

Jeffrey Holmes, CEF
Spartanburg, South Carolina
A. Firearm Blueing and Browning [on
eBay ,
Amazon,
AbeBooks affil links]
by Angier is book for you. Good luck!
Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
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A. Angier's book is fascinating but very deep water for a non specialist.
Stay friends with your uncle - send the gun to a specialist.
It is likely to be less expensive than buying the chemicals
Geoff Smith
Hampshire, England
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