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What brand did you go with?
I’m a big fan of the blue-handled Marples chisel. A classic “beginner set” that doesn’t ever really need to be upgraded haha.

I bet I have three sets rattling around...

Goodness that’s pretty!

Krag receivers are SUPER hard —that lends itself to the wonderfully smooth action.

It’s not surprising that the color would come out different on the receiver compared to other parts.

Maybe you...

I found that I didn’t like the finish I got from the carding wheel.

I don’t know what it is…maybe I see some slight rounding or polishing from it. Anyway, I prefer the way the finish looks after...

I used this solution:
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/metal-prep-coloring/metal-bluing/specialty-bluing-chemicals/classic-rust-blue-4oz-sku082000010-22820-48994.aspx?sku=082000010

That would be me on the back strap of a 1917 S&W.

Found the thread: https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=68265&page=1