Cold Blueing

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Re: Cold Blueing

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Nice job.
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Macd wrote:
Ranch Dog wrote:What make and model is your shotgun Macd?
Cooey Model 840 12 gauge, full choke 28 inch barrel made in Cobourg Ontario. Cooey was bought by Winchester in the 1960's.
Thanks for the info. Nice looking shotgun!

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My first was an H&R Topper, single shot 12ga, don't remember the barrel or choke.
Even with a recoil pad, that old thing beat me to death, but deadly on dove,
Jack rabbit & quail.
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I have used the Oxpho blue liquid on several barrels over the years and always had good results. Depending on your results, multiple coats and rubbing with fine steel wool in between coats can help. Cleaning really well and getting an even metal prior to application, it comes out really well. I always coat with thick oil and let it soak afterward. I have even used it for 'touch ups' and it works well.
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Use copper wool with heavy oil before you walk away (after you've neutralized and cleaned).
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Evening Rancher, so tell us, what's the latest on your blushing project?
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Re: Cold Blueing

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larryw wrote:Evening Rancher, so tell us, what's the latest on your blushing project?

Haven't got to It Yet.... But It's high on the "To do" List....
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Re: Cold Blueing

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Oop's,, blueing... Yea, I sometimes forget about auto correct ???
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