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by English Mtn Gunsmith
Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:56 pm
Forum: Firearm Restoration Talk
Topic: Pump 20 ga
Replies: 6
Views: 51

Re: Pump 20 ga

That's how you rust blue. Since you already have the rust. All that's needed now is converting it. Mark Novak on YouTube does an awesome job of explaining the whole process. It's very simple. It can be done with a piece of gutter and a fish fry burner. In fact that's how I started blueing.
by English Mtn Gunsmith
Sun Jul 13, 2025 5:35 pm
Forum: Firearm Restoration Talk
Topic: Pump 20 ga
Replies: 6
Views: 51

Re: Pump 20 ga

I prefer boiling and carding. Boiling will convert the red oxide to black oxide. Black oxide is what bluing is. This will stop all rust in it tracks. You can card with a carding wheel or decreased steel wool. If you have any questions or need some help feel free to contact me. My info is in the vend...
by English Mtn Gunsmith
Fri Apr 11, 2025 12:34 am
Forum: Bench Setup
Topic: Bench setup thoughts
Replies: 5
Views: 272

Re: Bench setup thoughts

That will definitely get the job done 👍
by English Mtn Gunsmith
Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:00 pm
Forum: VRAP MAP
Topic: Blackfire
Replies: 5
Views: 297

Re: Blackfire

Dandridge, TN. Just outside Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
by English Mtn Gunsmith
Thu Mar 06, 2025 1:06 am
Forum: Firearm Restoration Talk
Topic: Old colt
Replies: 2
Views: 199

Re: Old colt

Thank you very much
by English Mtn Gunsmith
Tue Feb 25, 2025 2:10 am
Forum: Firearm Restoration Talk
Topic: Old colt
Replies: 2
Views: 199

Old colt

Been working on this old colt.
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Trying my hand at renickeling. I think it came out pretty good.
by English Mtn Gunsmith
Sat Feb 15, 2025 1:07 am
Forum: Primers
Topic: Off brand primers
Replies: 3
Views: 231

Re: Off brand primers

I wish I could still buy them for the $17.99/1000 they where back when Cabela's sold them!!!
by English Mtn Gunsmith
Sat Feb 15, 2025 1:05 am
Forum: Gunsmith Showcase
Topic: English Mountain Gunsmithing
Replies: 8
Views: 380

Re: English Mountain Gunsmithing

Thanks. I found those on eBay I think. My brother in law is big into boondocks saints. My sister had me put them on for Christmas.
by English Mtn Gunsmith
Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:14 pm
Forum: Loaner Pool
Topic: Shotshell presses
Replies: 9
Views: 339

Re: Shotshell presses

👍
by English Mtn Gunsmith
Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:35 pm
Forum: Loaner Pool
Topic: Shotshell presses
Replies: 9
Views: 339

Re: Shotshell presses

I'm going to give him a call when I have them and evaluate what kind of condition they're in. A neighbor passed away and I was telling his widow about the program and she said that would be the perfect place for them to go. Thank for the response.

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