Lets get started. Please forgive me for totally and
utterly desecrating this brand new EMF Great Western II Single Action. I wanted
to use this gun as it was a perfect example and had no wear or damage (until I
got my hands on it).
Disassemble the revolver and use the degreaser on all
the parts to be antiqued. This can be done with paper towels.
Set the hand, bolt and internal springs, trigger, center
pin, and cylinder bushing aside. These parts will NOT get antiqued.
Get the plastic or glass tray and tray and place the frame and barrel,
backstrap, trigger guard, ejector rod and housing, and all exposed screws in the container. Now
completely cover the parts with the vinegar and forget about it.
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It will take anywhere from ½ hour to 2 hours to
dissolve the bluing, just check from time to time on the progress.
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As you can see in the photograph the blue comes off
pretty quick. If you want anything less than the finish gone you should use a
paper towel or rag and wipe the parts until you get the desired results.
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If you use Birtchwood Casey Blue and rust remover is
INSTANT; As soon as the solution contacts the gun it blue is gone.
The Vinegar is slower, more controllable and takes
nearly all the case colors but leaves a trace, which is desired.
(Stop before next step for method two and click link at the bottom of the page to continue)
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When you are satisfied with the results rinse in hot
water, reasseble without the inyards and place in a glass tray in a heated oven
(200 degrees) to dry the gun. After cooling disasseble and reassemble lubing all
the parts as you go. Finish with Steel wool and oil or WD-40.
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This completes method one.
