Best Rust Blue Formula For non-collector Luger refinishing?

The Virginian · 07-15-2014, 08:53 AM

I have a very good shooter Luger that is a completely worn mix master non-matching gun with a frosty, but accurate bore that I would like to refinish. I have Brownell's Classic Rust blue formula on hand and Art's Belgian Blue as well as Nitre bluing salts to do the safety and other parts that need to be strawed. I am leaning towards the Classic Rust Blue formula since it has a more blue black color whereas the Belgian Blue is more black purple. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

kzullick · 07-15-2014, 09:22 AM

You might want to read the Sticky under this forum " Mark D's Luger Rust Blue Solution and Refinishing Tips Article", hope this helps!

The Virginian · 07-15-2014, 09:39 AM

I did look at it thanks, but it does not directly answer my question.

nukem556 · 07-15-2014, 12:06 PM

Since you're looking for the simplest route, just use the Brownells, with a small amount of sodium nitrate added...it enhances the bluish tint.

The Virginian · 07-15-2014, 12:19 PM

Thanks and what is the best source or most common/easiest source for sodium nitrate?

kzullick · 07-15-2014, 06:41 PM

Amazon and EBay both have it for sale.

The Virginian · 07-27-2014, 05:45 PM

Thanks, I will try to get some and see how it turns out.

07-15-2014, 08:53 AM	#1
The Virginian User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Potomac Falls, Virginia USA Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Best Rust Blue Formula For non-collector Luger refinishing? I have a very good shooter Luger that is a completely worn mix master non-matching gun with a frosty, but accurate bore that I would like to refinish. I have Brownell's Classic Rust blue formula on hand and Art's Belgian Blue as well as Nitre bluing salts to do the safety and other parts that need to be strawed. I am leaning towards the Classic Rust Blue formula since it has a more blue black color whereas the Belgian Blue is more black purple. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks. __________________ All my C&R guns are shooters

07-15-2014, 09:39 AM	#3
The Virginian User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Potomac Falls, Virginia USA Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I did look at it thanks, but it does not directly answer my question. __________________ All my C&R guns are shooters

07-15-2014, 12:19 PM	#5
The Virginian User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Potomac Falls, Virginia USA Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks and what is the best source or most common/easiest source for sodium nitrate? __________________ All my C&R guns are shooters

07-27-2014, 05:45 PM	#7
The Virginian User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Potomac Falls, Virginia USA Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks, I will try to get some and see how it turns out. __________________ All my C&R guns are shooters

07-15-2014, 09:22 AM	#2
kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 227 Thanks: 609 Thanked 100 Times in 81 Posts	You might want to read the Sticky under this forum " Mark D's Luger Rust Blue Solution and Refinishing Tips Article", hope this helps!

07-15-2014, 12:06 PM	#4
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	Since you're looking for the simplest route, just use the Brownells, with a small amount of sodium nitrate added...it enhances the bluish tint.

07-15-2014, 06:41 PM	#6
kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 227 Thanks: 609 Thanked 100 Times in 81 Posts	Amazon and EBay both have it for sale.