Teaser....DWM blue!

[nukem556]

Gallons of distilled water, nearly 30 different rust blue solutions and hours of slaving in a hot kitchen, I'm very close to what I consider a close match for the original DWM color. I began this Quixotian quest as a result of necessity, as there are restorers who will not share their formula, even though they have more work than they can get to. If the results meet my initial trials, I will gladly share the results with my fellow forum members.
The formula is very close to one documented here by an old member, "chuckc" (search old posts), with a couple of significant modifications. Sadly, he has stopped contributing or gone to his reward...a shame, as I'd loved to bounced ideas back and forth with him.
I'll be throwing my chips in the pot by using this mixture on an early 1900 Parabellum I bought in rough condition...hope to be able to share the results with you guys in about 3 weeks. Bob