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    Re-blueing the old girls

    Ive got an old P14 and a BSA Martini that I'm having rust issues with. Ive got a generous coat of oil on that holds it bay but looking for a more permanent option.

    I will be lining the gun room with gib and running a vent from the house (so I get the dry HRV air), but wondering if re-blueing is an option.

    I dont know stuff all about the subject, is it cheap enough to get done? or is there a simple enough DIY kit?


    Also while I'm here, the Martini is chambered in 5.6x52R, I think thats also .22 high power or .22 savage (feel free to correct me) but thats about where my knowledge stops. Its a take down gun-theres a thumb screw on the right side that unwinds to "un-clamp" the barrel thread then the barrel and fore-wood unscrew.

    Anybody know anything about guns of that sort? Just after a bit of info as it was my grandfathers rifle and I dont know sweet stuff all about it

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    Hayes and associates sell something called Black Magic gun blue, Its great stuff.

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    Some one on here must know something about these Martini's
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    Hello
    Is it a Greener GP ?
    The GP rifles had that arrangement where the barrel could be removed and replaced with all sorts of things like harpoon and line launchers.
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    Pretty sure its just a BSA, I'll get it out later and post a pic or two

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    Re bluing your P14 using a kit like that mentioned by Toby will certainly be worth while.
    Applying the chemical blue is straight forward and very easy.
    Preparing the surface to recieve the blue is everything.
    The better this is done the better the end result will be.

    Rebluing your Martini will severly reduce any collector value if your considering handing it on to family as a heirloom/collector peice.
    The value will be retained only if it's in original condition and for older rifles like this the worn patina is what will be looked for.
    I'd just keep it well oiled or if your storing it for any lenght of time I'd pack it in grease.

    Here's some information on the calibre you mentioned.
    5.6x52R and .22 Savage High-Power

    Have a look at these posts and see which one matches your Grandads Rifle.
    BSA Martini in 22 Savage Hi Power in Miniature, Rook and Cadet Rifle Forum Forum

    Cheers
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    Thanks for the info Pete it was real helpful.

    Cant find the camera but just got the gun out for a look, the barrel and fold up aperture sight both have BSA markings. So it must all be factory huh.

    Good excuse to get to work on the gun room

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    No worries Big Foot.

    I'd love to see some pics of the BSA.

    I have a real soft spot for rifles of this era.

    Cheers
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    Heres a pic of the martini, sorry about the quality
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    P38 and distant stalker like this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by big_foot View Post
    Heres a pic of the martini, sorry about the quality
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    Nice!

    Thanks for sharing Big Foot.

    Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by P38 View Post
    Preparing the surface to recieve the blue is everything.
    The better this is done the better the end result will be.
    Hows the best way the prep the steel? kero bath and steel wool?

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    0000 steel wool and brake cleaner worked well for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by P38 View Post
    Nice!

    Thanks for sharing Big Foot.

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    Ah shit that's nice,let me know when you want to sell it, I'm to old to become one of your family even if there was an opportunity!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maca49 View Post
    Ah shit that's nice,let me know when you want to sell it, I'm to old to become one of your family even if there was an opportunity!
    Maca49

    Step away from the Martini ......... I believe I saw it first!

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    Who wants a Martini when you can have a Norinco

 

 

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