Hello gentleman,


I recently acquired an all matching WWI Lee Enfield No. I Mk. III. The issue is that almost ALL of the bluing is gone on it. Presumably, someone stripped it for whatever reason, but I digress. I would like to have a non-permanent solution in which I can blue it, but the bluing could easily be taken off for it to retain its original collectible value and not harm the historical authenticity. I want to blue it because I want to protect the bare steel from rust. The first thing that comes to mind is a cold bluing. Do any of you have any idea of what process I should use, or perhaps if I should even do this at all, at the risk of damaging the value? If I can find a non-permanent solution, then the value shouldn't be affected whatsoever, as I could just remove whatever bluing I decide to use. Also, as a side question: Does anyone have any resources that I could use to decipher Britishicon markings?

Here are some pics:

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Thanks!
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