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Unread 08-21-2011, 05:23 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Norme View Post
Hi Rich, I believe rubber plugs were inserted in the muzzle and chamber to keep the bluing solution out of the bore. Regards, Norm
Norm - Then how was the bluing applied??? If it was swabbed on, it had to be held or supported...If it was dipped, it still had to be held or supported...

BTW: I've used rubber plugs for Parkerizing, and they have a habit of blowing out of a hot barrel (solution is just under 200ºF)...Wood dowels tapered & tapped in work much better...

And I support the parts with thin wire in inconspicuous places...
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