De-bluing a barrel

[Liberty1776]

I accidentally discovered how to remove bluing when I attempted to clean my Ruger Old Army cylinder the first time by dropping the cylinder into a pan of boiling water that had some vinegar in it. Left it in too long. Big mistake. I was heartbroken. The cylinder looked like it was 100 years old. Down to the original white steel, for the most part.

Upside: I learned how to use Birchwood Casey Cold Bluing solution. All better now.

[dagger dog]

Thanks for all the tips ! I didn't wait long enough and botched the job, now I have to redo every thing, only this time I will slow down and take my time.

[GregLaROCHE]

I’ve used Naval Jelly and other similar stuff when removing a lot of surface rust. The problem with it and other strong acids is they all etch the surface to some extent.

If you’re barrel is in good shape, I wouldn’t take the chance with strong rust removal products. For a couple of bucks, you should buy a product made for just that.

[BPJONES]

You want to remove the bluing without using any chemicals use varying grits of sand paper. I have removed the bluing from several double barrels that I have slow rust blued. Just don't sand as hard where you have any writing/stamping.

[Drm50]

Birchwood Casey makes a liquid blue and rust remover that works well. Several years ago a guy I
know bought it to remove a rusty finger print from the action of Brn A5 shotgun. Gun was mint and
the finger print was driving him nuts. He put BC on a cotton ball and wiped print. It took the print
off - and the blue across the swipe he made. It wipes blue off like water. I have used it on several
brands of guns. Most recently a Ruger Security 6 cylinder. On side had some light pitting from being
stored for years in leather holster. Took everything off to bare metal. Trouble is I can't find a cold blue that works well on S-6 cylinder.

[fiberoptik]

White Vinegar is a great, safe, cheap! rust remover. I soaked rusty old tools in it for a few days (forgot), and it etched them and actually removed the chrome plating! I added a bit of Dawn dish soap to cut the grease. If you only go a couple hours, checking frequently it would be a safe bet.


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[Buzzard II]

Birchwood Casey makes a liquid blue and rust remover that works well. Several years ago a guy I
know bought it to remove a rusty finger print from the action of Brn A5 shotgun. Gun was mint and
the finger print was driving him nuts. He put BC on a cotton ball and wiped print. It took the print
off - and the blue across the swipe he made. It wipes blue off like water. I have used it on several
brands of guns. Most recently a Ruger Security 6 cylinder. On side had some light pitting from being
stored for years in leather holster. Took everything off to bare metal. Trouble is I can't find a cold blue that works well on S-6 cylinder.

You may want to use Van's gun blue. It worked good for me on several guns. Get it direct from Van's on line. Follow the directions and you'll have no problems. Good luck.
Bob

[fast ronnie]

I use muratic acid. Wipe it on, then wipe it off. Rinse well and put something on to keep from rusting.

[fiberoptik]

You may want to use Van's gun blue. It worked good for me on several guns. Get it direct from Van's on line. Follow the directions and you'll have no problems. Good luck.
Bob

I picked up a bottle at a gun show. Haven’t tried it yet. Another project for me!


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