Rust Bluing

Dick Herman · 02-23-2010, 06:07 PM

A number of years ago I restored a couple of Lugers for my own collection. The rust bluing solution was sold by Stoeger. The finish on my Lugers with the Stoeger rust bluing is a blue-black color like the original DWM finishes.

More recently I have restored a Luger with Pilkingtons bluing. The finish is very dark, black. The Luger is an early Navy that should be more blue.

Does anyone know of a commercial rust bluing solution that will finish in a blue-black color.

All guidance will be appreciated.

Dick

02-23-2010, 06:07 PM	#1
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 356 Times in 138 Posts	Rust Bluing A number of years ago I restored a couple of Lugers for my own collection. The rust bluing solution was sold by Stoeger. The finish on my Lugers with the Stoeger rust bluing is a blue-black color like the original DWM finishes. More recently I have restored a Luger with Pilkingtons bluing. The finish is very dark, black. The Luger is an early Navy that should be more blue. Does anyone know of a commercial rust bluing solution that will finish in a blue-black color. All guidance will be appreciated. Dick