removing gun blue

Muriatic acid will remove the blue instantly, most hardware stores sell it. A little on a rag will do the job. Be sure to wash it off with cold water and apply wd-40 to the metal to protect it until you are ready to re blue.

Vinegar also works well.

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Lots of time in the field.

Lots of time in the field.

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Or, you could save all that time and just use sandpaper.


.....or a bench grinder. That'll remove the blue without a doubt!

If you cannot find the acid easily, another option is lye. Get some red-devil brand lye (or other 100% lye brand) and mix it carefully into water in a pan to hold the action and let it soak.

Vinegar also works well.

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It does indeed....

not for an argument. if i bought a gun that needed refinishing that's OK. but a family heirloom i think that i would leave it the orignal condition. if it was worthless or priceless it still is a family gun that not many people can say has been in the familly for 3 generations.

I've used citric acid solutions with success. I've read that a paste of Lemon KoolAid works, too.

Vinegar is the safe easy way. Naval Jelly is inexpensive and safe and works well.

But, I agree with those who say leave the gone alone.

Go over it with 0000 steel wool and oil. That will get the rough stuff without disturbing the patina.