Videos tagged with Nitre Bluing

This video details the advanced gunsmithing process of upgrading LC Smith sidelock shotgun locks. It covers disassembly using specialized tools, meticulous polishing from 280 to 1000 grit, decorative jeweling (engine turning) on the lock plate and bridle, and aesthetic enhancements like copper and gold plating on the hammer and sear. The process concludes with niter bluing for springs and screws, achieving a superior finish.

This video showcases a detailed gunsmithing process where Larry Potterfield upgrades a pair of LC Smith shotgun locks. The demonstration focuses on enhancing the internal workings of the locks through polishing, jeweling, plating, and nitre bluing, aiming to achieve the aesthetic of a "best gun" lock. The content is presented by the founder and CEO of MidwayUSA and directs viewers to their video library for more content.

This guide details a comprehensive custom build of a Beretta 92FS, focusing on achieving a factory stainless look with aesthetic enhancements. Key modifications include bead blasting the frame and compensator, nitre bluing the control group and magazine for a unique cobalt blue/purple finish, and installing a KKM Precision barrel and Cylinder & Slide low-mass trigger set. The resulting trigger pull is approximately 3 pounds with a crisp break, significantly improving shooting performance. The guide also touches on potential future upgrades and the durability considerations of nitre bluing.

This YouTube video showcases a Browning Buckmark .22 firearm undergoing a custom restoration project. The description highlights the restoration aspect and provides a link for viewers interested in sending their own firearms for work. The video focuses on the visual aspects of the restoration and likely features close-ups of the firearm and its custom nitre bluing finish.

This video showcases a Smith & Wesson 908 pistol that has undergone custom modification. The owner highlights their first experience using nitre bluing salts to achieve a unique finish on the slide and controls. Additionally, the pistol features a hand-stippled grip for improved handling. A link is provided for viewers interested in sending their own firearms for similar customization work.

This video demonstrates the Nitre Blueing process for firearm parts, a technique favored for its aesthetic appeal on small components. It details the preparation, including polishing to 800 grit, and the controlled heating of specialized bluing salts to 650°F. The process involves dipping parts, carding off salts, and repeating until a desired straw to electric blue color is achieved, followed by quenching and oiling for rust prevention.