A Revolver Needs Blueing

[kcd]

A S&W Model 10-5 with some rust is looking for a good placed to get blued. See attached pictures.

I called one place in the Yellow Pages and they wanted something like $250 An eBay store in NY will do a whole rifle for about $100 but is not licensed for handguns.

Is there a good place in the DC area, price and quality wise, or a good kit for rust removal, cleaning, and blueing? I'm looking into this for a relative. Thanks.

 

[slayr15]

ouch. gander mtn in salisbury but don't know what they charge

 

[Spot77]

Yikes.....I'm not sure there's a cosmetic fix for that. Looks like there's some serious pitting.

Try Scott's Gunsmithing in Glen Burnie. Sorry I don't have the info handy, but do a search here for "Scott's Gunsmithig"....There was a thread not too long ago that had the info.

 

[Jim Sr]

Stop further damage.

1. Unload the revolver.
2. Remove the grips.
3. Immerse in a container of K1 (a shot of WD40 in the K1 will help)
4. Continue to read the replies as they are posted!

 

[kcd]

One possibility:http://www.bluewonder.us/BlueWonderGunBlue.html http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/GNS250-41630-1833.html

 

[K31]

Some people on Surplusrifle had good luck with Blue Wonder but it's strictly a do it yourself solution that requires heating the metal with a propane torch.

In your case you are also going to have to get rid of all of the original bluing and buff out the pitted areas.

Lou says on his webpage that he does bluing. I don't know how much he charges and he's got some health issues right now but you could call and ask him:

http;//www.coolshooting.net

 

[rob b]

man where did they store that poor gun
in a tackle box lol
try getting it duracoated a much tougher finish than the original
good luck

 

[nighthawk2099]

You could user Naval Jelly. I used on my Dad's old .22. Not only did is dissolve the rust, but it also removed most of the bluing. I used the cold bluing stuff, but it turned out really nice for my first time.

 

[novus collectus]

Some people on Surplusrifle had good luck with Blue Wonder but it's strictly a do it yourself solution that requires heating the metal with a propane torch.

In your case you are also going to have to get rid of all of the original bluing and buff out the pitted areas.

Lou says on his webpage that he does bluing. I don't know how much he charges and he's got some health issues right now but you could call and ask him:

http;//www.coolshooting.net

Not sure about the bluing, but one time over the phone I asked him how much it would cost to chrome the bore of a barrel and I was shocked with the reply. Lou is very fair with his prices IMO.

 

[kcd]

I decided to go on the cheap w/ the Blue Wonder touch up kit ($12.52 on eBay). I did email Lou some pics and talked to him on the phone -- he recommended cleaning without blueing for $50.
Thanks for your inputs. I'll post some pics of the revolver after I finish w/ the Blue Wonder touch up kit.

 

[kcd]

It didn't turn out well I used 0000 fine steel wool and propane torch per instructions. See before and after pics below.

 

[BlindViper]

It didn't turn out well I used 0000 fine steel wool and propane torch per instructions. See before and after pics below.

you have to at least take the rust off first
muriatic acid will dissolve rust however use it at your own risk and make to use it outside

 

[novus collectus]

Also looks like a job for some power tools.

 

[kcd]

Also looks like a job for some power tools.

I was just thinking the same thing http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=3157

The rust spots had to be ground/sanded to bare metal using the Black & Decker tool; I then followed the instruction in the Blue Wonder Touch Up Kit. It looks OK now.