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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Song Dog on October 07, 2013, 04:26:20 PM

Title: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: Song Dog on October 07, 2013, 04:26:20 PM: Picked up a winchester 101 over/under 12 gauge made in the late 1940's. It is in need of some TLC, wood and inside of barrels are very good, Out side barrels are pitted but they still ring true. I'm looking for a gun smith in the Battle Ground area who can Parkerize the metal for me any suggestions would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: CP on October 07, 2013, 04:40:27 PM: I'd leave it as is or just remove any surface rust and leave the patina intake.
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: wildweeds on October 07, 2013, 04:51:03 PM: I'd say reblue,my buddy has a ruger red label he pretty much thrashed within an inch of its life,he had it redone and actually the guy did SUPER JOB on the blueing considering what he had to work with.
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: Song Dog on October 07, 2013, 05:48:33 PM: No surface rust, just pitted from neglect. The gal I bought it from kept it in a gun case in the garage.
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: JJB11B on October 07, 2013, 06:05:14 PM: you might send Doug6XC a PM.
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: CP on October 07, 2013, 06:08:16 PM: Once you refinish, re-blu or otherwise alter a classic gun from its original configuration you lessen its historical value and it is no longer a classic. Pits, rust, scratches and dents are just part of a gun’s character and history. If they don’t interfere with function it’s best to leave them as is, IMHO.
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: JJB11B on October 07, 2013, 06:11:14 PM: Some people are more concerned with preserving THEIR gun and keeping it in the field than its value. Maybe that gun isn't terribly collectible. I have several mausers and a sporterized 03A3 that have been re-finnished
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: Song Dog on October 07, 2013, 07:51:09 PM: I purchased this one to restore and be a shooter for a nephew who wants to learn how to trap shoot and do some hunting with it. I do a little collecting :chuckle: and in the shape it is in it is about a 300.00 dollar shotgun, just right for a kid to learn on. if I can figure out how to PM I will contact Doug 6xC
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: wildweeds on October 07, 2013, 08:04:03 PM: 300 bucks is all,leave it be and call it character!

Quote from: Song Dog on October 07, 2013, 07:51:09 PM
I purchased this one to restore and be a shooter for a nephew who wants to learn how to trap shoot and do some hunting with it. I do a little collecting :chuckle: and in the shape it is in it is about a 300.00 dollar shotgun, just right for a kid to learn on. if I can figure out how to PM I will contact Doug 6xC
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: Bullkllr on October 07, 2013, 08:07:56 PM: Is Parkerizing the same finish as is on the Remington 870 Express Models?

If so, it would be a waste of money. Bare metal wouldn't rust much faster IMO.
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: Song Dog on October 07, 2013, 08:12:55 PM: I only paid 100.00 for it. If I were going to keep it I would leave it alone. But you know how young boys are the toys have to look cool, so I will have it restored.
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: 724wd on October 07, 2013, 08:21:01 PM: you firm on a BG smith? Mel Doyle in Idaho is great. ship him your gun, he does it and ships it back. no fuss, no muss. :tup:
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: JJB11B on October 07, 2013, 08:36:14 PM: Quote from: Song Dog on October 07, 2013, 07:51:09 PM
I purchased this one to restore and be a shooter for a nephew who wants to learn how to trap shoot and do some hunting with it. I do a little collecting :chuckle: and in the shape it is in it is about a 300.00 dollar shotgun, just right for a kid to learn on. if I can figure out how to PM I will contact Doug 6xC
Go to the very top menu on your screen, click on members go to the D Section and go to page 80 or 81 and you will see his name. Once there click on his name and it will take you to his profile. When you get to the profile go to the far left side and look in the list menu, you will see an option to "Send Personal Message"
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: Song Dog on October 07, 2013, 09:24:11 PM: Thanks JJB11B I sent Doug6xC a pm. Whiel we are on the topic I'm also working on a double barrel 16 gauge Ithica with 30 inch barrels. I need to have the safety repaired other than that this is a sweet ol gun :tung:
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: JJB11B on October 07, 2013, 09:26:18 PM: talk to him about that too. Doug is a Retired soldier and works at the Vet Center in Walla Walla
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: Song Dog on October 07, 2013, 09:40:19 PM: Will do. Im heading over that direction on Monday, Palouse for deer hunting.
Title: Re: Need a shot Gun parkerized
Post by: Stilly bay on October 10, 2013, 11:11:50 AM: depending on the how the barrels are soldiered together you might not be able to parkerize a gun that old.

Classic rust blue ( not to be confused with cold bluing) is a very simple and inexpensive process you can do at home.