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Rifle blueing fix
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<blockquote data-quote="HunterMann" data-source="post: 2345203" data-attributes="member: 117098"><p>Kroll oil (let it soak a bit) and really fine steel wool should clean it nicely.</p><p>It won't be perfect, but a cold blue should fine.</p><p>About the hot blue to refinish the barrel; only is a negative if you have a truly collectable rifle. In almost all cases, collectors prefer the original finish no matter the condition. Generally, rifle shooters are as not as constrained. If you like the rifle and plan to keep it, do what you want. Please remember that the blueing is not just a color, but a finish that also protects the metal. Worn blueing exposes the the metal to more oxidation (rust) and discoloration. That is why I had my upland SxS shotgun re-blued a few years ago. It</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HunterMann, post: 2345203, member: 117098"] Kroll oil (let it soak a bit) and really fine steel wool should clean it nicely. It won't be perfect, but a cold blue should fine. About the hot blue to refinish the barrel; only is a negative if you have a truly collectable rifle. In almost all cases, collectors prefer the original finish no matter the condition. Generally, rifle shooters are as not as constrained. If you like the rifle and plan to keep it, do what you want. Please remember that the blueing is not just a color, but a finish that also protects the metal. Worn blueing exposes the the metal to more oxidation (rust) and discoloration. That is why I had my upland SxS shotgun re-blued a few years ago. It [/QUOTE]
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