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Rebluing an O/U Shotgun?

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04 April 2006, 04:59
SmallCal
Rebluing an O/U Shotgun?
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.
04 April 2006, 05:09
mete
Contact Browning with the serial number and ask if the gun can be hot blued without problems.
04 April 2006, 05:10
Rolland
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.


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04 April 2006, 05:21
yeti
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.
04 April 2006, 05:50
SmallCal
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.
04 April 2006, 06:03
Witness
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.


You will never hit the target if you don't take the shot.
04 April 2006, 09:09
weagle
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