William Moore 12 bore...

[Pukka Bundook]

ETerry,
Of course what you do with it is entirely up to you! Don't feel obligated to do anything other than what you want.
If you look at some twist or Damascus barrels, before and after browning, you will then be in a good position to make a choice, and you can change your mind whenever you wish!

 

[Eterry]

ETerry,
Of course what you do with it is entirely up to you! Don't feel obligated to do anything other than what you want.
If you look at some twist or Damascus barrels, before and after browning, you will then be in a good position to make a choice, and you can change your mind whenever you wish!

Pukka, i think you may have misunderstood my post. Im not shunning your help and advice, what im saying is im familiar using Dangler's solution but not sure how i would file a round barrel, much less two of them joined together, and getting all the barrel along the ribs cleaned.
Also, on the octagon bbl i only used a file, being told that anything else wouldn't look "period ". I want it to look good, and "period", so any and all info as to specifics on prepping and browning the bbls is appreciated.

 

[Pukka Bundook]

Oh I didn't take you wrong, ET, just thought it may be too much work for you to consider at present.
No file needed, just varying grit emery or even sand paper. this is used backed by wood for along the sides of the ribs etc.
The finish was a lot finer than on Colonial longrifles, so no worries about making it rough.
Not had time to look out any info, but if you look up my suggested searches above, it will give you a decent start.

Best,
Richard.

 

[kingsax26]

I too ahve a WM moore in need of loving, yours looks great compared to mine. I ahve several guns with a "rougher bore" i just shoot them bare ball...sometimes i clean them with a nylon brush... tbut they shoot just t he same.