1917 Artillery Restoration

[John Sabato]

Hi David,


I don't believe I have seen you post before, so let me welcome you to the Luger Forum. Look in the yellow pages for plating shops and ask their advice about chrome removal.


In 40 years of reading gun magazines and books I must say that I have never read an article about the successful removal of chrome on a firearm, but OTOH, I haven't seen anyone write about it being hopeless either.


Are you sure it is chrome? Could it be nickle? I believe that nickle plating can be removed by bathing for a long time (read that as days or even weeks depending on the thickness of the plating)in Hoppe's Bore cleaner or any bore cleaner that is intended to dissolve and remove copper fouling in gun barrels.


Since you say that the previous owner used a heavy hand in the polishing department, you might consider having a modern gun finish applied to your artillery shooter after attempting successfully or otherwise to remove the plating.


Perhaps someone else on the forum would have a suggestion on chrome removal without damaging the underlying metal.


Please keep us informed on what you may find out.


Again, Welcome, and good luck...


-John Sabato