I couldn't help it, someone posted a Browning Superposed 12 gauge for, what I think, was a very low price so I bought it. The barrels are definitely going to need re-blued, so I planned to do the receiver as well.

What method of bluing should be used on an Over/Under? I'm a novice with them and was afraid of hot bluing chemicals and heat.

Thanks in advance.

Contact Browning with the serial number and ask if the gun can be hot blued without problems.

contact www.brownells.com and get a bottle of Oxpho Blue and follow the directions. If you go that route be sure to degrease the steel wool before using it.

SmallCal,
You are correct to avoid hot blueing. I don't think any of the Superposed barrels were brazed (which would allow hot blueing - like many Citori's), but I could be wrong.

Please don't cold blue it - it's heresy and you're risking eternal damnation.

I use Laurel Mountain Forge rust blueing solution. You'll need a tank to boil (water) the barrels in, and some time/effort/patience. Or you can have it done by a pro, like Mike Orlen or one of many good smiths near you in the great cold north.

Yeti - Thanks for the reference. I've been in NY for a couple of years but haven't gotten any names of good smiths around me.

Great cold north is right, expecting from a dusting to 4" of snow tonight. So much for Spring.

30 miles to your east is Lee Center NY, Lefever Arms is there and they are very good at shotguns, give them a visit and see what they think, good luck.

I'm going to have to throw in another vote for the Oxpho blue from Brownells. It is a different animal than the other smelly cold blues. It even works right through a light coat of oil. Get a bottle and rub it in with 0000 steel wool. After you rub it in, buff it off with some paper towels and repaeat about 4 or 5 times. Then spray it with some gun oil and let it cure for a couple of days. I think you'll be amazed at how good it looks. Worst case is you are out about 10 bucks and you send it off for a professional reblue. My bet is you will be happy with the oxpho blue treatment.

Weagle