Removal of silver solder?

[Kiwi]

Thanks to all. I have managed to remove the remnants to the solder with the careful use of emery cloth after taping up and protecting the non soldered parts of the barrel to protect them. Applied permablue to the metal and managed to get an ok result. not great, but it's on the underside of the barrel and not at all visible when the barrel is in the stock and hand guards are removed. Not really a fan of permablue, but it is what I had on hand. Is there better type of blue that could be used so there isn't that blueish/greenish tinge and shine the the metal when finished.

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[vintage hunter]

Is there better type of blue that could be used so there isn't that blueish/greenish tinge and shine the the metal when finished.

I read an article years ago on cold blue that said each brand has a different formulation and one may produce better results than the others depending on the type of steel they are used on. In some cases none do very well. Basically it's a trial and error thing.

[browningautorifle]

each brand has a different formulation

trial and error thing.

Very true...