Defarbing a ML Barrel

[BigSkyRambler]

Looking for someone who can defarb an octagonal barrel. Production guns, mostly, that would look better without markings. Any idea what cost would be per barrel?

 

[Cruzatte]

If you have a file, and some sand paper you can do this yourself. If the stampings aren't too deep, you might start out with 80 grit and work down to 220. If the barrel is blued, you're going to have to blue the barrel again. But that's a pretty easy job, as well.

 

[user 34300]

If it is a production gun it will still be obvious as to what it is.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

If it is a production gun it will still be obvious as to what it is.

Your point? The defarbing is a starting point in reprofiling stocks, replacing sights (if needed) and other cosmetic changes. Not trying to hide anything.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

If you have a file, and some sand paper you can do this yourself. If the stampings aren't too deep, you might start out with 80 grit and work down to 220. If the barrel is blued, you're going to have to blue the barrel again. But that's a pretty easy job, as well.

I have certain limitations, as to hand strength and dexterity. A proper shop could take the markings of quickly. I can sand and polish. Then heavy browning.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Ball peen hammer and a file

 

[Eric Krewson]

I use a round steel punch, 1/8" perhaps, I use the punch and very light hammer taps to close up the lettering as much as I can, you have to go over the area a bunch of times. Once I have closed up the letters as much as they will go, I draw file off what remains and block sand the area with some 220 paper. It is a lot easier and quicker than it sounds.