Crowning a worn muzzle

[jimb16]

Without knowing a lot more about your carbine, it is almost impossible to give you a good answer. Is it a well worn rebuild or a valuable collector carbine. That can make a big difference!

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[ewall]

Without knowing a lot more about your carbine, it is almost impossible to give you a good answer. Is it a well worn rebuild or a valuable collector carbine. That can make a big difference!

I would say the latter after all the help I received here on this site after this novice purchased it from a private seller on Gun broker. It had been a safe queen for several decades prior to my obtaining the piece.

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I just need to figure out how to treat resulting white metal at the crown after I clean it up. Birchwood Casey Cold blue, the Birchwood Casey matte black touch-up stick, Ceracoat? I know the rifle barrel has a very dark (almost black) Parkerized finish. I simply don’t want to do the wrong thing as my new stock finishing, waxing and installation turned out beautifully. The crown repair is the last thing I need to accomplish before I start to visit the range....

[browningautorifle]

I just need to figure out how to treat resulting white metal at the crown

If you just touch the inside edge of the crown you don't have to worry, shooting it will color it, or discolor as the case may be. Finish won't remain because of bore brushes anyway. The front edge of the crown needn't be touched.