Rust Bluing Results

[dnickels]

That's a cool set up. Here in FL with 98% humidity, I didn't have much of an issue.

I got the Luger finished (for now). I have to replace the side plate. It was badly worn and/or polished and does not fit tightly and you have to hold it up against the frame for the gun to fire. So, I will find a replacement and refinish it to match the gun.


Also, I am not quite happy with the finish around the top of the gun, and may take the barrel off again, degrease it, and work on it some more. On the other hand, the problem is the light pitting that remains that I really can't do anything about. It gives a frosted look in patches, against the overall gloss.


Still, I am really pleased with the overall look. I added some new springs, replaced the lock bin/lever, and used some nice Altamonte wood grips with new screws. Normally I am not big on flashy grips, but I thought they would be nice here and I needed new grips anyway. The badly pitted top toggle was replaced. I cleaned the original mag but here is a repro mag with the plastic end cap removed and replaced with a wood one to match the grips.

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This is what she started out as.... home made/repaired take down lever, mis-matched, worn, grips, and no original finish.

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[sheepherder]

I think it looks pretty good!

But...I have more questions...Does the bluing solution degrade with use??? When I Parkerize, the solution degrades with repeated use until it is no longer usable. And the Manganese parkerizing solution can get expensive.

Can you store & re-use the bluing solution??? Can you store it at all???

[rhuff]

I think that your end results more that speak for themselves!! You have a nice looking shooter, and something you can be proud of.....Enjoy