Col. Harrumph
Member
I have always wondered if parts would interchange between blue and nickel finishes in the same gun; I supposed, without proof, that nickel plating a part would increase its dimensions. Well I'm glad to learn that for once, I wasn't wrong.
I'm working on a break top US Revolver that I've posted on here a few times already, I won't repeat those here. The gun was originally blued, and there are traces of that in various corners. But in searching for a few missing parts, mainly pins & screws, I'm finding some things are only available with nickel finish. These won't fit... just a tad too big. I hope that removing the nickel will restore them to "blued dimensions."
Is there an effective way to remove the nickel using at-home chemistry?
I'm working on a break top US Revolver that I've posted on here a few times already, I won't repeat those here. The gun was originally blued, and there are traces of that in various corners. But in searching for a few missing parts, mainly pins & screws, I'm finding some things are only available with nickel finish. These won't fit... just a tad too big. I hope that removing the nickel will restore them to "blued dimensions."
Is there an effective way to remove the nickel using at-home chemistry?