colin lad Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 went out pigeon shooting monday as we were wandering around the farm i thought i would have my ham and pickle sarnie while on the move, anyway about half an hour later i noticed a lump of branston pickle had fallen on my nice new (well new to me) o/u so pulled my sleeve down and wiped it off only to wipe the bluing off my gun were it was gutted colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Imagine what it does to your stomach lining. Don't, under any circumstances, drop any down the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Bloody hell, suppose branston is quite acidic. I will bare that in mind during my next gun restoration might come in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 sounds a bit more toxic than pickle, sure it wasn't a passing pigeon voiding in your direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 That's not good mate ( vinegar acid in the pickle) ? Had a mate who bought a new semi auto and decided to use Jenolite on the gas plug to remove the carbon I told him to be very carefull around the bluing,he picked the barrel up with Jenolite on both hands and had 2 perfect hand prints wrapped around the barrel BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud dad Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I've been shooting Branston pickle through my Browning for years, it's never bothered it once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 sounds a bit more toxic than pickle, sure it wasn't a passing pigeon voiding in your direction was wondering what it was when i saw it so smelt it and it defiantly smelt like branston unless pigeons droppings smell like it in which case i will be careful next time i am offered a cheese and pickle sandwich lol colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I've been shooting Branston pickle through my Browning for years, it's never bothered it once. That must have been 'the original recipe'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud dad Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 That must have been 'the original recipe'. Yes, probably the one before the factory burnt down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byjovecarruthers Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I left a semi auto in a damp gun slip and had got pigeon blood on the barrels. Stripped it to the bare metal. Gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I left a semi auto in a damp gun slip and had got pigeon blood on the barrels. Stripped it to the bare metal. Gutted. ouch colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Blood is no good we no that but never heard of branston , I dare not think what picallily will do. ;( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 That must have been 'the original recipe'. any body heard of "pan-yan pickle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraivi Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Vinegar has long been used in various dilutions to remove blueing from gun parts by the diy brigade in the USA. I have dissolved wire wool in vinegar to make leather dye, so in its constituent form in your Branston, clearly still acidic enough to destroy blueing, which is in itsekf a firm of rust. Sorry to hear that Colin. Watch out for Insect repellant containing deet too, this eats paint and plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 +1 on the deet. My wife sprayed it on her arms then lent on the mac book whilst she sent some emails. In that short space of time it had melted the plastic surround. Scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Tomato ketchup is a killer on blueing too. Don't ask how I know that... Edited March 27, 2014 by Thunderbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Vinegar has long been used in various dilutions to remove blueing from gun parts by the diy brigade in the USA. I have dissolved wire wool in vinegar to make leather dye, so in its constituent form in your Branston, clearly still acidic enough to destroy blueing, which is in itsekf a firm of rust. Sorry to hear that Colin. Watch out for Insect repellant containing deet too, this eats paint and plastics. +1 on the deet. My wife sprayed it on her arms then lent on the mac book whilst she sent some emails. In that short space of time it had melted the plastic surround. Scary. When the sa80 was being trailed it was noted that the plastic cheek pad on the butt had a tendency to melt when used in tropical climates, this was because of the repellant being applied to your face and then your face coming into contact with the plastic,a modification was made with a suitable plastic that did not react. Some deet sprays can make a bic pen a blob of melted plastic scarily fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I find my own tears of despair have had a detrimental effect on my barrels over the years. Probably time for a reproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver fox 1 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I've been shooting Branston pickle through my Browning for years, it's never bothered it once. I like to use the small chunk in my Barretta I find it gives me a better spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 If you had ever visited the Branston Factory there would be no worries about eating it anymore , My sister in law visited and has not touched it since ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the govnor Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I use Brown Sauce to clean old metal. It works a great. Don't use it on your chips after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) If you had ever visited the Branston Factory there would be no worries about eating it anymore , My sister in law visited and has not touched it since ! Come on then, spill the pickle... Edited March 28, 2014 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Gutted for you Colin, cheers for passing on though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) If you had ever visited the Branston Factory there would be no worries about eating it anymore , My sister in law visited and has not touched it since ! I think the same could possibly be said about the processing of food in general. The mature cheddar cheese we used to make had many applications, such as sweepings up being processed for flavourings for crisps etc and toppings for pizzas. The fat which remained after the separation of curds and whey being used in the cosmetics industry and the remainder being used in baby foods and Mars bars. Hasn't done anyone any harm.....so far. Edited March 28, 2014 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Yep, my dad always refers to piccalilli as pan yan. any body heard of "pan-yan pickle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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