How to Rust Blue a Rifle Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing
This video demonstrates the traditional slow rust bluing process for firearms, emphasizing its durability and satin finish suitable for high-end rifles. Key steps include meticulous preparation, controlled rusting in a damp box, boiling to convert rust to black oxide, and carding to remove loose rust. The process is repeated multiple times for a deep finish, followed by curing with boiled linseed oil.









