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I have only tried two methods of cold bluing to date but here's the results on my milled re-weld for your consideration.
Birchwood Casy:
Kind of a BFPU look. Somewhat splotchy greenish/ rust tone.
Blue Wonder
More of a factory looking blue/black with golden highlights (when the light hits it right). More even color, and easier to apply IMHO
There are other options as well.
Could do a rust blue on it.
(i.e. place in air tight container with a rusting agent (I would use muriatic acid personally) for a day then allow to get covered with an even rust (sitting for a couple of days). Boil it. The rust will turn black. Then wire brush it. Repeat until desired color is achieved).
I have also heard good things of Oxpho-blue but have never used it personally.
As for your long rifle comment. Mine is 30 1/16" folded. The muzzle brake is 5 1/2".
How long is yours when locked open?
Just food for thought.
Birchwood Casy:
Kind of a BFPU look. Somewhat splotchy greenish/ rust tone.
Blue Wonder
More of a factory looking blue/black with golden highlights (when the light hits it right). More even color, and easier to apply IMHO
There are other options as well.
Could do a rust blue on it.
(i.e. place in air tight container with a rusting agent (I would use muriatic acid personally) for a day then allow to get covered with an even rust (sitting for a couple of days). Boil it. The rust will turn black. Then wire brush it. Repeat until desired color is achieved).
I have also heard good things of Oxpho-blue but have never used it personally.
As for your long rifle comment. Mine is 30 1/16" folded. The muzzle brake is 5 1/2".
How long is yours when locked open?
Just food for thought.
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