louthepou
It goes with the sanded and varnished wood, Bubba at work is my guess.
I'm guessing but the parts could have have been painted with Suncorite and Bubba used a strong paint stripper or Drano and a wire wheel on them.
Retreating, bluing and painting would be good answers to get from Brian Dickor Mr. Laidler
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Good luck and let us see your handy work when you are done.......Hoser![]()