Metal prep time is identical for both methods. After than, the actual bluing time is MUCH different. Salt bluing time is around 20 minutes while rust bluing usually takes 2-3 DAYS. Rust bluing goes deeper into the metal and does provide better wear and rust protection. Time and cost are the real reason they switched as previously noted. A modern day salt blue will appear really black and rust bluing will apear gray/blue in color. The rust bluing is much prettier to the eye IMO.
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