How much does it cost to get a gun re bluing?
Rifle, Shotgun or Handgun
| Flat Matte | Standard (320 Grit) | |
|---|---|---|
| Single Barrel | $220.00 | $200.00 |
| Octagon Barrel | $260.00 | $240.00 |
| Double Barrel | $240.00 | $220.00 |
What chemical is used for bluing?
Bluing may be applied by immersing steel parts in a solution of potassium nitrate, sodium hydroxide, and water heated to the boiling point, 275–310 °F (135–154 °C) depending on the recipe.
Can a blued gun be nickel plated?
Nickel plating can only be done on clean, raw, active metal; you can’t do it on top of bluing. However, you can blacken the nickel. Because the blackening is in the serrations, a relieved area, it will probably be reasonably durable like the blackening on the recessed areas of school rings even without hot bluing.
How much does a Turnbull restoration cost?
Turnbull is the best for restoration but may cost you $2000-$3000. But you’ll have a rifle that is brand new. Will it increase the value of your rifle sure, but not more than what you spent to restore it. For example, say your rifle in it’s current condition is worth $1000.
Can you make a blued gun stainless?
If you want to give a blued guns a “stainless-looking” finish, the blue can be stripped off and the gun can be hard-chromed, and there are numerous finish options available that can make your gun any color you want, from flat black to hot pink.
What kind of bluing to use on gun parts?
Parts requiring blackening are simply placed in… DuraBlue Nitre Aerosol Kit Spray On Nitre Bluing Get The Sought-After Look of Nitre Bluing Also known as Fire Blue, Nitre Bluing was historically seen on small parts of handguns and long guns. The brilliant blue finish can be used on any type of metal…
Can you use nitre bluing on a firearm?
They are able to take care of disassembly/reassembly and full metal prepping on your firearm. They will ship your prepped parts to us for completion of all bluing work. If you are looking to add a unique finishing touch of color to your firearm, nitre bluing is the answer.
What do you need to know about the bluing process?
One of the most delicate finishing processes is the bluing operation. Bluing is not a coating, it’s a rusting process. Our hot tank solution uses a caustic solution of Nitrate salts and is heated to near 300 degrees F. Since bluing actually highlights imperfections in the metal, special care must be exercised in the preparation and polishing.
Where can I ship my bluing gun to?
If you would like to ship your firearm to Finks Custom Gunsmithing at 2900 W Gunsite Road, Paulden, AZ 86334. They are able to take care of disassembly/reassembly and full metal prepping on your firearm. They will ship your prepped parts to us for completion of all bluing work.