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Terry Tiell · 06-28-2012, 01:24 PM

Just got the new 1913 barrel and upper and WOW they look awesome! All I need to do to it is to remove the old finish is in great shape. I'll post up pics in a bit.

Olle · 06-28-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry Tiell

The wife won't mind so long as it doesn't stink or give off any toxic fumes as we have birds and I don't want to kill them. But I'll check it out thanks man.

It doesn't stink, but it does smell of iron when you boil. My wife always makes comments about it, but it's not unpleasant by any means so she just puts up with it. It can make a mess on the stove though (and unfortunately, ours is white ceramic...

), but it will wipe off easily.

Terry Tiell · 06-28-2012, 06:12 PM

In that case I'll probly just use my small propane Coleman stove and do it in the garage.

Terry Tiell · 06-28-2012, 08:05 PM

Here's what I've got so far.

Terry Tiell · 06-28-2012, 10:09 PM

Seems I screwed up and offended a bunch of people doing what I have so far if I have offened you I am sorry I never intended to offend anyone of upset them either. I was quoted a grand to restore it to a mantel piece and that wasn't the direction I wanted to go with this gun and it was more then I could afford to spend to have it done. I understand the cost and do not question it but I can't afford it so I decided to do what I could and possibly have a pro finish it, it seems by doing what I have I screwed up and will have to do it all by myself. If you are one I have offended I'm truly sorry and am only trying to finish what my father started years ago.

nukem556 · 06-29-2012, 07:53 AM

?? What does anyone have to be offended about?

Terry Tiell · 06-29-2012, 10:37 AM

Thanks Rick! Yeah I live in Maryland so I have humidity to spare lemme know if you need any.

Rust bluing sounds like the route I may wind up taking as its something it sounds like I an do. I plan to order a book on how to do it when I order the rust bluing from Brownels so I can read up on how to do it properly.

Looks like I'll be doing the whole thing myself start to finish which is cool.

padredan · 06-29-2012, 11:17 AM

go for it, it's a shooter, enjoy it and good luck

Olle · 06-29-2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Tiell

Thanks Rick! Yeah I live in Maryland so I have humidity to spare lemme know if you need any.

Rust bluing sounds like the route I may wind up taking as its something it sounds like I an do. I plan to order a book on how to do it when I order the rust bluing from Brownels so I can read up on how to do it properly.

Looks like I'll be doing the whole thing myself start to finish which is cool.

Which book are you planning to buy? There's some good literature on the topic, but the books you usually hear about (like Angier) are rather old, and due to the antiquated nomenclature and the intended audience they are very complicated to follow for a beginner. It never hurts to read up, but I'd say that this thread covers the subject in a more comprehensive format than any book I have ever read: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=27280

You're obviously not shooting for a show winner, so if you skip the part about mixing your own formula you'll find that the procedure is rather simple.

Terry Tiell · 06-29-2012, 06:14 PM

Cool Olle thanks man! I figure anything I can read and learn on this subject can't do anything but help me so the more info the better.

06-29-2012, 11:17 AM	#28
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	go for it, it's a shooter, enjoy it and good luck __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

06-28-2012, 01:24 PM	#21
Terry Tiell User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Fascist State of Maryland Posts: 224 Thanks: 55 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Just got the new 1913 barrel and upper and WOW they look awesome! All I need to do to it is to remove the old finish is in great shape. I'll post up pics in a bit.

06-28-2012, 06:12 PM	#23
Terry Tiell User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Fascist State of Maryland Posts: 224 Thanks: 55 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	In that case I'll probly just use my small propane Coleman stove and do it in the garage.

06-28-2012, 08:05 PM	#24
Terry Tiell User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Fascist State of Maryland Posts: 224 Thanks: 55 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Here's what I've got so far.

06-28-2012, 10:09 PM	#25
Terry Tiell User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Fascist State of Maryland Posts: 224 Thanks: 55 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Seems I screwed up and offended a bunch of people doing what I have so far if I have offened you I am sorry I never intended to offend anyone of upset them either. I was quoted a grand to restore it to a mantel piece and that wasn't the direction I wanted to go with this gun and it was more then I could afford to spend to have it done. I understand the cost and do not question it but I can't afford it so I decided to do what I could and possibly have a pro finish it, it seems by doing what I have I screwed up and will have to do it all by myself. If you are one I have offended I'm truly sorry and am only trying to finish what my father started years ago.

06-29-2012, 07:53 AM	#26
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	?? What does anyone have to be offended about?

06-29-2012, 10:37 AM	#27
Terry Tiell User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Fascist State of Maryland Posts: 224 Thanks: 55 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Thanks Rick! Yeah I live in Maryland so I have humidity to spare lemme know if you need any. Rust bluing sounds like the route I may wind up taking as its something it sounds like I an do. I plan to order a book on how to do it when I order the rust bluing from Brownels so I can read up on how to do it properly. Looks like I'll be doing the whole thing myself start to finish which is cool.

06-29-2012, 06:14 PM	#30
Terry Tiell User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Fascist State of Maryland Posts: 224 Thanks: 55 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Cool Olle thanks man! I figure anything I can read and learn on this subject can't do anything but help me so the more info the better.