16 gauge

[John Singer]

I’m not sure about re bluing it either. It may have to be some other finish or it may not get refinished at all. It points real nice. Can’t wait to get it out and shoot it.

Have you considered Cerakoted? There are many colors available and some mimic bluing.

https://www.cerakote.com/project-gallery/39839/cerakoted-h-238-midnight-blue

 

[birddude]

Looks like I’m going to be seeing the insides of mine. The gunsmith I wanted to look it over won’t do it. I can’t fix much, but I can at least get in there and look for rust and lube it up I guess. Refinishing won’t happen now unless I find someone that actually knows something about it.

Wipe her down with an oily rag and go with it. I know how you feel, but on the other hand almost a sin to destroy that patina. Just think if those scratches could talk!

 

[Obi_Wan]

Have you considered Cerakoted? There are many colors available and some mimic bluing.

https://www.cerakote.com/project-gallery/39839/cerakoted-h-238-midnight-blue

It was a thought, but probably won’t go that route.

 

[Obi_Wan]

Wipe her down with an oily rag and go with it. I know how you feel, but on the other hand almost a sin to destroy that patina. Just think if those scratches could talk!

Looking like this is what I’ll do. I just feels rough when I open it. I think it needs to be torn down. I’m betting there is no lube of any kind on the internals. I’ll have to learn how to take it down.

 

[birddude]

Looking like this is what I’ll do. I just feels rough when I open it. I think it needs to be torn down. I’m betting there is no lube of any kind on the internals. I’ll have to learn how to take it down.

Good luck! Don't over tighten that butt bolt.