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posted 11 August 2008 19:57
Folks.

I have been playing with a lovely Sauer for a couple months now. I'm totally blown away by the light weight and accuracy of the combo - so much so, I'm starting to feel I have made much of my armoury redundant!

However, she is a working girl - and has started to look as though a bit of cosmetic work would be of benefit.

What blueing techniques are suitable for such a firearm? It was built in 1963, so is not too ancient. My concern is of ruining the jointing holding the barrels securely together.

Many thanks, in anticipation of your collective wisdom! Smiler

Rgds Ian


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posted 11 August 2008 22:14Hide Post
Rust blue, not a dipped hot blue


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posted 12 August 2008 00:26Hide Post
Kebco is right , a slow rust blue is the one and only way,

a hot blue jobb will blow all the soldered joints according to my smith.

On the other hand my smith has issues with the truth, at least regarding delivery dates.

Regarding this though I trust him with my rifle.

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posted 12 August 2008 01:37Hide Post
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On the other hand my smith has issues with the truth, at least regarding delivery dates.


That's not confined to YOUR gunsmith.


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posted 12 August 2008 04:22Hide Post
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Originally posted by LRH270:
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On the other hand my smith has issues with the truth, at least regarding delivery dates.


That's not confined to YOUR gunsmith.


Not at all. rotflmo

It's more like a universal constant...


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posted 12 August 2008 05:07Hide Post
Ianf,

I have been using a pre war Sauer drilling since 1968. Some of the bluing is worn on it. The stock may have some wear as well. Its just fine the way it is.

Leave your gun alone!



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posted 12 August 2008 09:50Hide Post
As a man with uncommon good taste, Savage 99 is also a man with uncommon good advice...

LEAVE IT ALONE!! Never fool with a good shooting drilling in any manner, IMO. Let the patina of time adorn the gun, and keep the coin in your pocket for future shoots. Wink
 
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posted 12 August 2008 17:07Hide Post
Aww - shucks! Here was I thinking I could make her look like new again!

I will consider this wisdom - and maybe leave it alone.


........... but I do kinda like the idea of her all new and shiny once more! stir

Rgds Ian Smiler


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posted 12 August 2008 18:57Hide Post
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Originally posted by IanF:

........... but I do kinda like the idea of her all new and shiny once more! stir

Rgds Ian Smiler


Think of it as looking dignified... Cool


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posted 12 August 2008 19:51Hide Post
I do not and would not refurbish ANY classic gun/rifle, unless the function of a given piece is impaired. I have quite a number of 50ish year old and some older hunting guns and keep them all original, I use them as well.
 
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posted 13 August 2008 05:41Hide Post
"There is beauty in extreme old age...

Throughout this wide dominion

It's general opinion

That she'll last a good deal longer when she's

Tough."

I think she is sufficiently decayed Big Grin ...leave her alone...

Respectfully,
G & S
 
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posted 13 August 2008 21:09Hide Post
L2S

Quote "There is beauty in extreme old age...

Smiler As someone of your tender years can surely vouch! Big Grin

Tell you what - get your ass & your Drilling over here in a few weeks, take a look at the lady in question and decide if I am being premature!

Rgds Ian


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posted 14 August 2008 00:58Hide Post
...from what I hear, you're "premature" often. ...too quick on the trigger??? Big Grin Big Grin
 
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posted 15 August 2008 03:11Hide Post
lol - that's a 'set' trigger to you Sir!

Rgds Ian Smiler


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posted 15 August 2008 15:46Hide Post
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Originally posted by IanF:
Aww - shucks! Here was I thinking I could make her look like new again!

I will consider this wisdom - and maybe leave it alone.


........... but I do kinda like the idea of her all new and shiny once more! stir

Rgds Ian Smiler


What would be the problem with rust blueing it? Its the same thing used on other soldered Guns like side by side shotguns.
I had to get my 1952 Krieghoff Drilling reblued 2 years ago and it really lokks good.
Rust blueing takes some time to do (2-4 weeks) and some money but there should be gunsmiths in the UK who are able to do this properly.

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posted 16 August 2008 11:05Hide Post
Stephan

I'm sure you are right - the argument is not so much IF a nice job can be made of refinishing - more, that most seem to feel the original finish should be left 'as is'!


Rgds Ian


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posted 17 August 2008 03:06Hide Post
The thing about refinishing a rifle is that to make it look better you have to refinish ALL of the components - that would be barrels, stock, mounts and most importantly scope.

If you just do part of it it'll end up looking worse IMHO

Also what to do when you get a deep scratch on your otherwise perfectly refinished rifle. It takes a while to get the patina such that it's just another honourable war wound.

I don't know of anyone that does rust bluing in the UK. If you find someone I'd love to know.
 
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