Gun restoration.

Triple · 01-15-2009, 01:25 PM

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Moni · 01-15-2009, 01:26 PM

Could you post pics please

Trip · 01-15-2009, 01:30 PM

This remoinds me, I got an old remington 16 gauge I need to get restored.

fnfalman · 01-15-2009, 01:32 PM

Just do a simple rebluing job. After all, it's a revolver.

Amorok · 01-15-2009, 03:51 PM

Take it in. You can use the compound yourself but it isn't as good and won't last very long. If it's a good peice and you want to have it around a while drop the cash and get it Parkerized.

Adeptus_Minor · 01-15-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Amorok

Take it in. You can use the compound yourself but it isn't as good and won't last very long. If it's a good peice and you want to have it around a while drop the cash and get it Parkerized.

Yeah, what he said.
You could also do what I did with my grandfather's JC Higgins Model 30.
I refinished the stock myself and sent the metal parts out to be redone with Duracoat.
http://www.hoosierguncoat.net/Home_Page.html

Some of their examples are pretty wild, but they can do basic black or blue finishes that look really sharp and are very durable.

bmblebee · 01-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Don't sandblast it. If the gun is as old as you say, it could be a softer metal and you could really damage it by "blasting" it with abrasives. There are alternatives to cleaning besides "blasting"

OneSickPsycho · 01-15-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Yeah, what he said.
You could also do what I did with my grandfather's JC Higgins Model 30.
I refinished the stock myself and sent the metal parts out to be redone with Duracoat.
http://www.hoosierguncoat.net/Home_Page.html

Some of their examples are pretty wild, but they can do basic black or blue finishes that look really sharp and are very durable.

Fun... I want to Duracoat a gun... I just need another guy and money for the coating. Any donations?

nhgunnut · 01-15-2009, 10:22 PM

Before you do much of anything you might want to take it to a shop and get a sense of what you have. If it is safe to shoot (some of the the old "Pot Metal" frame revolvers won't be) then decide on your metal finish some alloy fames can not be hot blued as they will dissolve. If it is something you are going to use as a shooter, You might consider Brownells Alumihyde II ($20 it comes in a rattle can in a bunch of colors holds up well and there is a video on the Brownelll sight on how to use it). If this is to be a just in case gun that someday might fall out of a boat or accidentaly tossed over the rail of a bridge , yu might consider the favorite of amatuer AK builders and bikie shops alike. Barbaque paint holds up ok gives good coverage and should it wear or scratch stop by The Hardware Store and grab another can.

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fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Just do a simple rebluing job. After all, it's a revolver. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

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Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	Take it in. You can use the compound yourself but it isn't as good and won't last very long. If it's a good peice and you want to have it around a while drop the cash and get it Parkerized. __________________ What goes around comes around. Sometimes you get what's coming around, and sometimes you are what's coming around. You see what I mean?

01-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#7
bmblebee Community Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tallahassee Moto: '04 F4i Posts: 373	Don't sandblast it. If the gun is as old as you say, it could be a softer metal and you could really damage it by "blasting" it with abrasives. There are alternatives to cleaning besides "blasting" __________________ Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store and not a government agency If You Don't Know What Your Rights are...You Won't Have Any

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Moni Kawi FTW!!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Moto: 08' Kawi 250r Posts: 115	Could you post pics please

01-15-2009, 10:22 PM	#9
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	Before you do much of anything you might want to take it to a shop and get a sense of what you have. If it is safe to shoot (some of the the old "Pot Metal" frame revolvers won't be) then decide on your metal finish some alloy fames can not be hot blued as they will dissolve. If it is something you are going to use as a shooter, You might consider Brownells Alumihyde II ($20 it comes in a rattle can in a bunch of colors holds up well and there is a video on the Brownelll sight on how to use it). If this is to be a just in case gun that someday might fall out of a boat or accidentaly tossed over the rail of a bridge , yu might consider the favorite of amatuer AK builders and bikie shops alike. Barbaque paint holds up ok gives good coverage and should it wear or scratch stop by The Hardware Store and grab another can.