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Norme · 08-21-2011, 05:59 PM

Hi Rich, I believe rubber plugs were inserted in the muzzle and chamber to keep the bluing solution out of the bore. Regards, Norm

sheepherder · 08-21-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Norme

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...

Norme · 08-21-2011, 07:09 PM

I don't know Rich, but I've seen muzzle crowns that were blued around the edge, suggesting that the stopper didn't fit too tightly. Regards, Norm

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08-21-2011, 05:59 PM	#1
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Rich, I believe rubber plugs were inserted in the muzzle and chamber to keep the bluing solution out of the bore. Regards, Norm

08-21-2011, 07:09 PM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	I don't know Rich, but I've seen muzzle crowns that were blued around the edge, suggesting that the stopper didn't fit too tightly. Regards, Norm