A general question on whether to re-blue metal components or not. I know re-blue is probably not the correct term when discussing Lee Enfield metal components especially when related to the Mark I No III* or earlier.

I have a number of bands (Lee Enfield and Metford) and even a couple of nose caps that have gotten to the stage where the color has disappeared all together.

Is it professional to re apply the color to the metal?

I was once told that originally the metal components were heated and then dipped into oil to achieve the desired effect, is this true?

Comments appreciated.
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