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Blue is a type of rust finish

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How to finish engraved gun?

Carbon steel guns are usually blued to protect from rust. Stainless guns are left as is.


How long will a well maintained blued gun finish last?

A couple of hundred years.


How long will a blued gun finish last?

With proper care and maintenance, a few hundred years.


What is a Matt blue finish on a gun barrel?

A Matt or Matte finish is polished, but not to a mirror like degree. Somewhat like a satin finish on wood, it tends to be non-shiny. Of course, blued means the standard black finish used to help protect the metal from rust (it is a form of controlled rusting that produces black iron oxide)


How long will a well maintained blued hot method gun finish last?

A few hundred years or so.


What is the value of a Browning BDA380 auto PQ?

the browning BDA is currently valued at between 225-450 dollars for a gun with a blued finish and original finish ranging from 60%-95%.If the gun has a finish of nickel then the price range is 250-495 dollars.


What was the original finish used on the RIA M1903 parkerized or blued?

The original finish that was used on the RIA M1903 was parkerized and not blued. The parkerized finish is much more?æappealing.?æ


What is a blued rifle?

It is the type of finish used on the barrel and other metal parts, also known as blue steel. It is delicate and must be wiped if touched, or the fingerprints will make it rust.


Does stainless steel rust more or less than blued steel?

less


Can you apply gun oil to a parkerized finish on a gun?

Absolutely, the parkarized finish helps hold the oil. If you don't apply oil it will eventually rust. I usually spray the finish with CLP (you can buy at Walmart in the gun section). Let it dry overnight and wipe off the excess.


Is matte blue finish on guns resistant to rust?

A matte blue finish on guns can provide some resistance to rust due to the protective layer it creates. However, regular maintenance, such as cleaning, oiling, and storing properly, is still necessary to prevent rust from forming on the gun.


What is the color of a carbon steel gun?

Carbon steel is a silvery color. However, it will soon rust. To protect the gun from this, they are usually "blued". Bluing is actually black in color. Some were nickel plated, which is a very shiny silver color, much like a mirror.