Rugergirl

I forgot to update with the results.
I discovered that hot bluing works much better and faster. After each coat of the bluing I rinsed with hot water and used a heat gun to thoroughly dry and heat the barrel, and applied the next coat while the barrel was still very warm to the touch.
Big difference, three coats covered it well and was a deeper richer color tha 5 coats without the heat.
If I can remember to take a camera to Dad's house I'll take a couple pics. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, especially for the first time I've ever blued a gun barrel.
The gun went from looking like a rusted 100 year old gun to a decent used older gun. Dad was quite pleased.

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