Been doing gun repair for 44 years and got started when getting in my training as a tool maker back in the mid '60's. Rimfire .22 caliber rifles have been the most enjoyable projects that get me through some long winters. Here's a Stevens Favorite with a few before and after shots.
Very nice! I have an 1894 in .32 long rimfire. Given to me by a co-worker. The only stipulation was that I can't sell it, and I can't "restore" it. Fortunately, it's a shooter after cleaning it up. Using modified .32 long colt cases to accept .22 blanks for ignition and original heeled bullets. Used both 3f BP and light charges (1.5gr) of Titegroup.
Been doing gun repair for 44 years and got started when getting in my training as a tool maker back in the mid '60's. Rimfire .22 caliber rifles have been the most enjoyable projects that get me through some long winters. Here's a Stevens Favorite with a few before and after shots.
I guess you could call it hot bluing, but it's actually a "rust bluing" process, as was done back in the day. the process does take a bit longer to do, but the blue/black penetrates more deeply into the metal and I find it to be more durable than the "hot-dip" caustic method.
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