Browning a Frizzen

[Curley 50 cal]

My New used rifle has a frizzen that is “in the white” I would like to brown it so it matches the rest of the rifle. Can this be done cold or does it need to be done hot? If I do it hot, do I need to be concerned about the hardening of the frizzen in a way that would be to the detriment of the life or spark of the frizzen. Never did any blueing or browning browning before so recommendations for temperatures, techniques and products would be most appreciated. Thank you experienced firearms builders!

 

[Tom A Hawk]

I've always browned mine cold using True Brown solution from TOW or equivalent.

 

[Ben Meyer]

I just used Laurel Mountain Forge barrel brown and followed the directions. No heat needed, but it takes a couple days. I did an entire lock.. You don't want anything put onto the frizzen face; I put a piece of electrical tape on it cut for a perfect fit.

 

[Ben Meyer]

Heres 2 pics. The first was the new lock as it came. The second shows both the original lock(with the patina i was trying to match) and the new lock after I finished treating it.

 

[Eric Krewson]

I use LMF browning solution and only brown the back side of the frizzern/

 

[Curley 50 cal]

I've always browned mine cold using True Brown solution from TOW or equivalent.

Thanks for the help

 

[Griz44Mag]

Heres 2 pics. The first was the new lock as it came. The second shows both the original lock(with the patina i was trying to match) and the new lock after I finished treating it.View attachment 60450View attachment 60451

Very nice finish job!

 

[springfield art]

Very nice finish job!

Looks good!

 

[Sidney Smith]

I used plum brown on two locks. They turned out great. Disassemble the lock then brown each piece sperately. Only takes a small amount of heat to brown the small parts. I dont brown the inside if the lock plate and of course only the back side of the frizzen.

 

[Curley 50 cal]

I used plum brown on two locks. They turned out great. Disassemble the lock then brown each piece sperately. Only takes a small amount of heat to brown the small parts. I dont brown the inside if the lock plate and of course only the back side of the frizzen.

Thank you