Touch up browned barrel scratches

[uno676]

What is the best way to touch up browned barrel scratches? I was putting my sights on and dinged a little spot on my newly browned barrel.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Q-Tip and browning solution.
Tears work also. :wink: :rotf:

 

[ord sgt]

I never bothered to fix the scratches in my barrels. But they are from being in the woods and on the trail.

 

[Eric Krewson]

I have worked on or changed the sights on my primary rifle several times, always screwed up the browning job with the work. I tried touching up the areas with a variety of methods, nothing blended very well so I said to heck with it.

This rifle has seen hundreds of days in the woods, often being toted through thick brush and briers and has the scars to prove it. I decided that a couple of off color spots on the barrel didn't matter. It seems like the more worn my rifle gets, the better I like it.

 

[flattail]

If it's "newly browned" I would just use what you browned it with. Light touches with a cotton swab, heat (maybe), redo until it's close. Then oil the finish. It'll blend in soon.
Good luck,
Ed