onager
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Post by onager on Dec 3, 2007 13:09:21 GMT -4
As some of you know from the recent Tenn. hog hunt. My frizzen on my RMC was giving me sparking issues. The "old" flinters dx the problem as a soft frizzen. I sent the frizzen to L&R. They retempered it for n/c . It now seems to be sparking much better based on some quick checks with it. BUT, it came back lacking the black finish. It is now "silver" in color . How do I redarken it to match the rest of the lock?
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Post by loggy on Dec 3, 2007 19:11:54 GMT -4
As some of you know from the recent Tenn. hog hunt. My frizzen on my RMC was giving me sparking issues. The "old" flinters dx the problem as a soft frizzen. I sent the frizzen to L&R. They retempered it for n/c . It now seems to be sparking much better based on some quick checks with it. BUT, it came back lacking the black finish. It is now "silver" in color . How do I redarken it to match the rest of the lock? Great news Ken! For such a small surface I would be lazy & use birchwood casey paste. I used it on small areas & it is easy to do plus provides a good bluing. It could be traditionally browned but ur likely only dealing with a square inch or 2 . This should be a good match for that L&R lock.
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Post by greybearjr on Dec 3, 2007 20:41:06 GMT -4
Pee on it! ;D Urine was a traditional blueing ingredient. I'll see if I can dig up a recipe. I've always wanted to say that on line. ;D
GBJ
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Post by zimmerstutzen on Dec 4, 2007 11:27:31 GMT -4
Ya want it blued or browned? Bluing isn't exactly traditional on a long rifle or flinter. Any caustic or acidic material can make it start to rust. Some old gun smiths had a tall cabinet heated with a candle. They would swab the outside of the barrel with salt water or vinegar and set it in the cabinet. The heat from the candle would accelerate the rust. Each day, the barrel would be taken out and scrubbed to remove any flakes of rust and then retreated, until the entire barrel had that browned finish. It is a very effective way to brown a barrel, although it takes much longer than Birch Wood Casey's bluing or browning solution. I do not like the Plum/Purplish Brown finish that some give their guns
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onager
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Post by onager on Dec 4, 2007 12:40:47 GMT -4
Honey! What are you doing to your muzzleloader!? Be quiet wife and pour me another mug of coffee!LOL GBJ your historical tidbits are priceless ;D Since the RMC is blued/black I'll lean more toward a blued or a black look Any other precious ideas? Pee on it! ;D Urine was a traditional blueing ingredient. I'll see if I can dig up a recipe. I've always wanted to say that on line. ;D GBJ
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Post by loggy on Dec 4, 2007 19:01:15 GMT -4
If you go the "GBJ Method"...I would opt not to eat asparagus in the 12 hour preceding period!! ;D
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Post by dickert54cal on Dec 4, 2007 20:18:02 GMT -4
How about good ol Aqua Fortis??
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onager
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Post by onager on Dec 5, 2007 12:28:24 GMT -4
I apparently tell my wife to much. Told her about the "GBJ method" Now she may take away my forum privelages. Sigh
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Post by loggy on Dec 5, 2007 19:05:19 GMT -4
I apparently tell my wife to much. Told her about the "GBJ method" Now she may take away my forum privelages. Sigh Yep Ken, the less they know the better!!! ;D
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Post by dickert54cal on Dec 5, 2007 20:19:22 GMT -4
Another helpful hint---keep another page on your computer opened so when they walk by they dont see you on the hunting sites all day----IE---a site you might be shopping for them a Xmas present....no not cabin creek muzzleloading for yourself but a site for them LOL
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