I would go old school. Cotton stockings or something long. Moist them lightly with motor oil, Ballistol or some other oil and place the weapon in the stockings.
I do have some of that- I forget what I bought it for, but thats a good option I think... I will be using this, its not just a show item, which is why Im more concerned with protection...I bought and used this stuff. It's excellent especially to protect against whatever you might impart to the gun's surface from handling which seems to be what you're mostly concerned with.
Understood chemically... Obviously there's a difference between that and, say, pitting...Blueing IS corrosion, just a form that is visually pleasing and uniform. Any kind of light oil will work for what you want.
I’m finding that the lighting and ballistol layer I have on it doesn’t do my iPhone photography justice.Ok OP, you’re going to tell us about this beautiful model 17 and not share a picture with us?
Come on man!
The ballistol haters will blame the bad photos on ballistol.I’m finding that the lighting and ballistol layer I have on it doesn’t do my iPhone photography justice.
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In this photo it almost looks corroded. It’s perfectly smooth and shiny blued.
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Even more mirrored 19.
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More matte 28 Highway Patrolman
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Needs more light where I was photographing…
Hahaha I hate Ballistol and nope nothing to blame hereThe ballistol haters will blame the bad photos on ballistol. Nice gun.
This might be extreme, but what if you vacuum sealed it in a bag,.......with a light coat of oil? Keeping the oxygen away?
I would take any wooden stocks off if doing this. Maybe put some oxygen absorbers in with it?The ballistol haters will blame the bad photos on ballistol. Nice gun.
This might be extreme, but what if you vacuum sealed it in a bag,.......with a light coat of oil? Keeping the oxygen away?
If you use it enough the smell becomes quite pleasing, in my area it works just fine, 1 product for everything involved in gun care.I just hate that stuff and am amazed it protects anything
why take out the wood?I would take any wooden stocks off if doing this. Maybe put some oxygen absorbers in with it?
let me guess Amsoil gun oil right?Hahaha I hate Ballistol and nope nothing to blame here
I just think blueing from that era is amazing. I will post some pictures of my Colt Troopers
Because being vacuum sealed with petroleum products just seems like a good way to harm the finish of the stocks, to me.why take out the wood?
i like the hand warmer oxygen removal thing though
No. But it would work fine as would most decent lubricants along with a VCI.let me guess Amsoil gun oil right?![]()
I use Eezox for external protection with great results - keeps the finish looking new .Picked up a classic 50s (1958 iirc) S&W 17. This thing is pristinely beautiful with that mirror-like bluing that they were famous for back when. I’m curious what is actually best for protecting that and the color case hardened parts.
As many know, I’m a big time Ballistol user, and that will be my go to. But I want to be extra careful protecting this pristine blueing, and cch parts.
Thanks for new recommendations!
I have used Amsoil cleaner and gun lube in the past, it has a n interesting smell, I had no complaintsNo. But it would work fine as would most decent lubricants along with a VCI.
I have used Amsoil cleaner and gun lube in the past, it has a n interesting smell, I had no complaints
Beauties!Rub with a good lubricant and spritz with this:
https://www.amazon.com/REM-REM-OIL-MOISTUREGUARD-6OZ-6PK/dp/B00597W58O
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