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11-02-2008, 01:04 PM | #1 |
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29/70 bluing
Hello folks,
Question about the finish on my Mauser parabellum. I was under the impression that rust bluing was not used on the pistols. Perhaps I am confused, but when held in the direct sunlight, the bluing appears to be a reddish/brown. Is this salt blue or what? Thanks to all for input. Pitsword |
11-02-2008, 04:38 PM | #2 |
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Yep, it's a salt dip blue that Mauser used during those days.
Rust blueing is way too labour intensive and therefore too expensive. |
11-02-2008, 05:16 PM | #3 |
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Hello Gerben,
Thanks for the information. Never realized that Salt blue would have that rust/brown tinge. You folks on this board are the greatest. Best to all, Pitsword |
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