Winchester Garand Gas Cylinder refinishing

[tdeon221]

Here's my question guys, has anybody come out with a finish that can duplicate the finish that Winchester used on their Gas Cylinders. The one's I've seen are like a plum color. IIRC Winchester experimented with iron plating the stainless then bluing. I'm thinking that the easiest way to go would be Duracoat mixed to match.

Tom

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[Chuckindenver]

the Winchesters seem to be pretty darn hard compared to the other brands, i can blue most stainless steel, however, have yet to get a Winchester to take color,
what has worked in the past, is Bolt blackener available from Eastwoods car restoration supplies.
comes out grey, not black, takes a few applications to get a good look. they do have a website...last time i got a bottle it set me back 35.00 if i remember right.

[tdeon221]

Thanks for that info, I'll check it out. I have a prewar Win with barrel, need bolt without oil hole,then have it refinished recrowned mounted and check headspace(hopefully I'll find a bolt that will headspace) and that will be it for now for that project.


Tom