New rust blue product

DonVoigt · 08-02-2016, 08:12 AM

Here is Hervey Lovell's formula from my 1938 copy of "Elemental Gunsmithing":
Bichloride of mercury- 1 oz.
Potassium Chlorate- 1 oz.
Potassium Nitrate- 1oz.
Spirits nitre- 1.5 oz.
Distilled water- 1 pint

"for less than $1" in 1938.

Researching the modern name of Spirits nitre is up to you.

Since the product you have is pretty certain to have potassium nitrate in it already, adding more should not cause a disaster, JMHO.

Buying any chemicals today will likely be an exercise in frustration; all the "good stuff" has been removed from kid's chemistry sets!

08-02-2016, 08:12 AM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,682 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	Here is Hervey Lovell's formula from my 1938 copy of "Elemental Gunsmithing": Bichloride of mercury- 1 oz. Potassium Chlorate- 1 oz. Potassium Nitrate- 1oz. Spirits nitre- 1.5 oz. Distilled water- 1 pint "for less than $1" in 1938. Researching the modern name of Spirits nitre is up to you. Since the product you have is pretty certain to have potassium nitrate in it already, adding more should not cause a disaster, JMHO. Buying any chemicals today will likely be an exercise in frustration; all the "good stuff" has been removed from kid's chemistry sets! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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