Jgra13 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hi guys This was 100% my own stupid fault but after having recently bought a new (second-hand) gun i have had a bit of a mishap. I took it on my beaters day Saturday and after having to rush to the beaters meal forgot to clean it, I'll pulled it out the cabinet to shoot this morning and saw some silvery coloured dots on the barrel, at first I thought it was rust however after trying to gently remove with gun oil and wire wool it became apparent this was not the case. On closer inspection it appears the blueing has been lifted or chipped, although I'm certain it wasn't like it when I put the gun away. Anyone got any ideas what could have caused this and what I can do to rectify?? Many thanks! Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I carnt think that bluing could be chipped or lifted . Worn yes . Are you sure the gun has a blued finished and not some other finish . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 If blood is left on the barrel it will remove the blueing - I've seen it happen to a number of guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgra13 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 It's a browning 525 so can't imagine it's anything else than blued? And don't think there would have been blood on the barrels! Bit of a strange one lol can anyone tell me how to add a photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 There is salt in the blood which will cause the damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgra13 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Perhaps it was blood then, is there anything that can be done? Thanks for te replies btw 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 If left on to dry the damage is done I am afraid. You might be able to hide it with a black permanent marker pen applied to the spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeShot Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Best way is to have your barrels reblued but as a temporary fix - cold blueing could do - if done properly makes up quite nice - it wears off eventually so it must be renewed after time http://www.ballistol.de/80-1-Klever-Quickbrowning.html or https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/Refinishing/Metal-Finishing/Perma-Blue%C2%AE-Liquid-Paste-Gun-Blue.aspx Edited February 1, 2016 by FreeShot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Sharpie Black Marker pen works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Birchwood casey gun blue touch up pen is what I have used in the past, blends in well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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