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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: NateR on February 10, 2013, 09:28:18 PM

Title: Bluing Tips
Post by: NateR on February 10, 2013, 09:28:18 PM: I just came into possession of an M1 Carbine built probably in the '70s. Dad got this gun from a guy at work that took poor care of it and then it sat at his place for 15 years with nothing done to it. I got it home tonight and started taking notes on what needed to be done. There's a fair amount of rust on the barrel and the bluing is already coming off in certain spots. I was hoping to just strip the whole dang barrel down and start over.

I understand it's going to take some elbow grease to get this job done, but has anyone done this before that can offer some advice? I could take it in and get it done...but I've got way too much free time.

I tried looking through the past posts but couldn't come up with anything that helps...so if I missed a thread, just point me in that direction.

Thanks,
Nate
Title: Re: Bluing Tips
Post by: couesbitten on February 11, 2013, 11:39:24 AM: Instead of bluing, look at Brownell's Aluma-Hyde ll. It's an epoxy paint out of a spray can, done right, that stuff is tough as hell, and you can do it at home without much trouble.
Title: Re: Bluing Tips
Post by: wapiti22 on February 11, 2013, 12:14:50 PM: If it's a military M1 Carbine it will have a parkerized finish
Title: Re: Bluing Tips
Post by: YellowDog on February 11, 2013, 12:56:02 PM: Quote from: wapiti22 on February 11, 2013, 12:14:50 PM
If it's a military M1 Carbine it will have a parkerized finish
+1

My dad has parkerized lots of M1 Carbines and other rifles including all of the M1s owned by his local club.
Title: Re: Bluing Tips
Post by: CP on February 11, 2013, 01:14:44 PM: Clean it up but otherwise leave the finish only. A classic weapon should look like a classic.