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Ron Smith · 06-11-2008, 09:14 AM

Chris,

Bead blasting is used on guns quite often. If done correctly with fine beads and polished with a fine carding wheel. I've seen guns done in this manner that appear to have a high quality rust blue.

The gunsmith, Ron Lynaugh, that I learned from later specialized in this type of finish. His work was in high demand.

Robert G "Bob" West who was P.O. Ackley's assistant for many years, built $2000-$3000+ custom rifles. Bob had Ron bead blast and blue all of his high dollar customs.

Russian "DIP" can be removed with 0000 steel wool and a good oil. It's not a very resilient finish. Just a hot dipped (very weak salt blue) coating over the original blue. Wrap steel wool around a Q-Tip for corners, etc.

Howard,

I was taught to never use a buffing wheel except for a very few select applications. It didn't matter what gun he was re-bluing. Everything was done by hand with expedient technics. If it was an inexpensive gun, he still took pride in it's outcome. He would just cut corners where he thought appropriate. He would quote the customer his price or tell them in all honesty that it was or wasn't worth refinishing.

Ron

06-11-2008, 09:14 AM	#10
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Chris, Bead blasting is used on guns quite often. If done correctly with fine beads and polished with a fine carding wheel. I've seen guns done in this manner that appear to have a high quality rust blue. The gunsmith, Ron Lynaugh, that I learned from later specialized in this type of finish. His work was in high demand. Robert G "Bob" West who was P.O. Ackley's assistant for many years, built $2000-$3000+ custom rifles. Bob had Ron bead blast and blue all of his high dollar customs. Russian "DIP" can be removed with 0000 steel wool and a good oil. It's not a very resilient finish. Just a hot dipped (very weak salt blue) coating over the original blue. Wrap steel wool around a Q-Tip for corners, etc. Howard, I was taught to never use a buffing wheel except for a very few select applications. It didn't matter what gun he was re-bluing. Everything was done by hand with expedient technics. If it was an inexpensive gun, he still took pride in it's outcome. He would just cut corners where he thought appropriate. He would quote the customer his price or tell them in all honesty that it was or wasn't worth refinishing. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...