cghjxfjxf Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Here's a picture of my gun, bluing taken off and hand polished before bluing again.Thought it would give you an idea..... cheeers for that m8 to be honest it looks the mutts nuts does look differant the only thing with polishing is it will need a clear coat on it to stop the barrels oxidiseing,but credit where credit is due well done looks great can,t wait to have the time to get stuck into mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 hi guys just going to throw this out there, i,ve had a bit of an idea to i,m prove the look of my bettinsoli 12g o/u,pretty much decided i,d like to chrome or nickle plate the barrels instead of haveing the traditional blueing as a finish why ? something differant and why not just wondering weather anyone has come accross this before i,m sure someones decided that they wanted there gun to look shiney lol.i no the process of dipping a metal object in a tank to acheive a uniform coating but any ideas on how i would go about blanking the barrels off without damageing the bores,same as i say just an idea i,m banding around at the mo so any suggestions would be welcome cheers happy shooting Do as you wish, its your gun But what I will tell you is you will never shoot a game animal with that gun again, shine will be seen for miles Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Things come, things go. It was quite common in this area in the early 1960s. They were poorly electroplated as 'foreigners' at a local factory. Straight on to a complete action, the chrome would start to flake on the sharp edges. Three examples I remember clearly were: A double barrelled hammer 12 by Charles Partridge. I once owned it for a very short time and sold it for four quid. (I could not stand the chuckles.) A Greener G.P. 12 with the under lever re-fashioned like a Winchester '73. And my 'Boeller Blitz' single 12 that was plated three owners on. All posers' guns and quite silly, looking back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cghjxfjxf Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Do as you wish, its your gun But what I will tell you is you will never shoot a game animal with that gun again, shine will be seen for miles Steve thats why ive got other guns for that purpose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil smith Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Im sure John Bidwell uses a chromed Winchester pump on exhibitions dunno where he got it done though...probably Winchester did it for him shaun Shaun Quite a few pump guns can be had in marine stainless for costal work. 4th one down on this page is a Winchester. http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh05-e.htm N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck. Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Here's a picture of my gun, bluing taken off and hand polished before bluing again.Thought it would give you an idea..... That looks quite good Cos, how did you get to this stage, just steel wool and polish? Never reblued a gun before do you need any chemicals or anything?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck. Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 nevermind found your other thread, so after debluing the barrels, what would you use to protect the metal if you wanted to keep the un-blued look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 nevermind found your other thread, so after debluing the barrels, what would you use to protect the metal if you wanted to keep the un-blued look? I wouldn't know for sure as I haven't done this, but I would have thought some sort of clear coat to prevent the barrels oxidising (rusting). If this is something you wanted to do, why not speak to the company I bought the bueing from, they specialise in metal finishes, and are very helpful. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 That looks quite good Cos, how did you get to this stage, just steel wool and polish?Never reblued a gun before do you need any chemicals or anything?? Thanks I've found 3M scotch brite pads from a motor factor removes blueing, try Solvo Autosol to polish the metal and bring them back to the 'white' If you like the look then you need to make them rust proof. If car/paint laquer is your choice (it will chip) stand the can in a bucket of hot water, while you degrease wash and dry them, warm the barrels with a hair dryer to make sure they are dry, and spray on the laquer! Whats it going to cost you? £20 and a couple of hours. If you dont like it strip it off and re-blue! Paladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck. Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 NOT A bad idea either thanks for the tip Paladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Just ordered my blue kit I'll let you know how I get on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1419 Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Have a look at a side by side in MICKS GUNS site.this has been -[looks like gold] plated and looks tidy.don't know if i would take it out shooting mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latts Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) Hi New to this forum I chromed my Franchi AL48 semi auto barrel 20 years ago with no problems, had the receiver dipped to expose the Ali, Then 5 years ago purchased the hunter model had that chromed and dipped. As these guns are recoil action, heavy loads are now expensive, so i purchased Fabarm H368 gas semi auto had that chromed, slight issue i plugged both ends of the barrel to protect the internal lining, but one of the plugs came out in the heating process and the acid scored the lining, the gun works fine, but would effect the resale value. Never had any issues with the sun light hitting the barrel, only use these guns for clays. Couple of years ago you could buy a manufactured chromed Marocchi 100 sporter O/U Why would i chrome these guns, because they look different and stand out, while everyone looking my gun they not looking at my poor score. Photo of my Fabarm Latts Edited April 20, 2010 by latts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) Couple of years ago you could buy a manufactured chromed Marocchi 100 sporter O/U Absolutley gorgeous gun! I wanted one but they were like hens teeth...Easily a competitor to a berreta if not better apparently... Edited April 19, 2010 by gixer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Absolutley gorgeous gun! I wanted one but they were like hens teeth...Easily a competitor to a berreta if not better apparently... You know where there is a chrome single barrel Baikal !!!! And it works !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 You know where there is a chrome single barrel Baikal !!!! And it works !! Yes but it's past users put me off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Here's a picture of my gun, bluing taken off and hand polished before bluing again.Thought it would give you an idea..... cosd -- what did you use to strip the bluing off and how do you get round the fiddly rib ?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) Why not have a look at the decorative patterns on this website? http://www.hydro-graphics.co.uk/ Apparently they also specialise in chrome plating. Got a quote off them last year for the barrels for an O/U. Was £50 for the coating and £15 carriage which is very reasonable. Have a look at the rifles in their showcase. Some lovely examples Edited April 25, 2010 by Dancake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhawk Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I know this threads abit old but i just had the whole of my mossberg 500 pump polished and its looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 my dad used to have a chrome Mossberg Navy pump, looked the biz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Marrochi dabbled with a chrome gun in the 100 sporter a couple of years ago at some of the shows but dont think it came into the UK. It had extended maxi chrome chokes as well. It looked a nice gun and a bit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Dibs My mate has a Kemen that's a dead split of that -- Only problem I found was on DTL when it's your turn everyone is looking at you - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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