You know how people used to put color in lettering?

[SunnySlopes]

I bought a 25-2 with the mismarked barrel. Instead of "Model of 1955" it's stamped 1950.

But somebody put that gold lettering stuff in it.

How do you get that out?

 

[Kp321]

Try giving it a good scrubbing with a tooth brush and lacquer thinner or acetone.

 

[SunnySlopes]

Try giving it a good scrubbing with a tooth brush and lacquer thinner or acetone.

I guess I already know the answer since you posted that, but, acetone won't destroy any blued finish on steel?

 

[Life During Wartime]

As an aside, what made people do this
obviously it is easier to read but how often do ppl read their serials

 

[HexHead]

As an aside, what made people do this
obviously it is easier to read but how often do ppl read their serials

You could read a book quicker than the barrel of a Ruger.

 

[idoono]

You could read a book quicker than the barrel of a Ruger.

Sad but true.

Idoono

 

[Kp321]

Acetone and lacquer thinner will not hurt the blue but don't get it on the grips. Be sure to re-oil the barrel afterwards.

 

[Jim K]

White fill is often used when photographing the markings on guns (and other items). "Gold" fill is purely cosmetic, just to have something different.

Jim