Videos tagged with Barrel Finishing

This guide details a practical cold bluing process for rifle barrels, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It emphasizes thorough preparation, including degreasing and heating, followed by repeated application of a cold bluing solution and subsequent scrubbing with steel wool. The method, when patiently executed, yields a beautiful, durable blued finish suitable for firearm restoration or customization.

This video demonstrates the traditional rust bluing technique for finishing an octagon rifle barrel, presented by expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield. The process involves meticulous surface preparation, applying a rust-inducing solution, converting rust to black oxide through boiling, and carding to achieve a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish. The method is shown to be a multi-step, time-consuming process requiring precision and specific materials for optimal results.