Quote Originally Posted by Meerkoos View Post
I understand what you mean. I do not really wish to refinish this gun, since I actually like the patina, but the finish as delivered does not feel original at all. Did the John Inglis plant use regular hot tank salt bluing or rust bluing? The current finish on some parts does not feel like either at all, and I am afraid of rubbing it off during cleaning.
I think that we do really need to see some more pictures before it can be accessed properly as to what state the existing finish is in. The single picture in post 1 may not reflect this accurately because of the camera flash. Are you not able to post even a few extra pictures, please?