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need good source for receiver reblueing Model 50
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cj57
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December 27, 2011 - 5:46 pm
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Take a look at this websight http://vicknairrestorations.com/Vicknair_Restorations___Home.html

He is a friend, been at it 25+yrs Does supper work

Clark

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bobski,

I’ve seen D Vicnair’s work, he’s one a true craftsman and one of top restoration guys around, sending a model 50 to Dewy Vicnair might be a bit of overkill.
Sine your model 50 has been refinished once already, and unless it was engraved by one of the factory engravers, I recommend finding someone local to reblue your shotgun. The model 50s were more than likely originally blued with Dulite’s bluing salts, find a gunsmith in your area using dulite salts, and you’ll get pretty close.

V/R

Mike

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Best ting to do is to talk to him about it, if he’s been bluing a while, he will have his tricks…we all do.

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Mike

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I do not have a clue. If I were to make a guess; keep in mind this is strictly, and only a guess, I would say SAE 4140.

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Mike Hunter said
I do not have a clue. If I were to make a guess; keep in mind this is strictly, and only a guess, I would say SAE 4140.

My guess- AISI 4140 also- medium carbon will accept heat treatment, nickle, chrome and moly for machine-ability, tensile and modulus of elasticity factors as well-

"Here's lookin' at you, kid!"

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December 29, 2012 - 11:42 am
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Bobski,

Try ronsgunshop.com

John K.

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