From Blue to Brown

[barebackjack]

What does it take to remove modern blueing from a barrel?

What is a good product to brown a barrel?

Ive always liked the browned metal much better, and would like to maybe do this to several guns.

Thanks

Boone

 

[gmww]

Sand paper if you dont want to use chemicals for removal.

As far as browning, I like Laurel Mountain Forge. Easy and nice. You can see my result on a post in this area on my underhammer build. :thumbsup:

 

[Roy]

Navel jelly will take it off, or some good ole elbow grease and some fine grit sandpaper. :thumbsup: I use Laurel Mountain Forge Barrel Brown & Degreaser. :thumbsup:

 

[Doc Arroyo]

Muriatic acid takes most blueing off very quickly. Use outside on a breezy day, so the fumes blow away from you. Heavy acid proof rubber gloves, googles and a rag. Rinse water close at hand. Wipe the barrel down, rinse it off. Done.

Some folks use it to brown, but I like LM's product better.

I got my jug of acid from a friend that changed swimming pool chemicals. 1/2 gallon, refinished nearly a dozen rifles and pistols, and still got quite a bit left.

 

[Zonie]

Birchwood Casey also makes a Blueing remover that works well for stripping the barrel back to a raw condition.
Most Gunstores have it.

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Naval Jelly and LMF browning.

 

[barebackjack]

What exactly is Naval Jelly?

Thanks

 

[Roy]

An acid based rust remover, you can buy it at most auto parts and hardware stores. :thumbsup:

 

[54JNoll]

Another vote for Naval Jelly and LMF Browning solution. I got a small bottle of Naval Jelly from my Hardware store many years ago. A little does go a long ways.

If you do a search on my my alias or under browning you should find several posts with very detailed notes I have made on browning over the years. If not I can post them again.