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dubbletrubble,
My Purdey #2 is pictured on page 57 of Donald Dallas's Purdey book. Features the unusual scoll opening lever.
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Oscar put TruOil over the case coloring on my Parker with a brush(with my approval) TruOil is easy to get, easy to remove and easy to reapply, as needed. Four years later, it still looks new. My barrels were blued but I'm sure it would be fine on Damascus as well as CC. JL
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We use True-oil diluted 200% with mineral spirits, airbrushed on case colors and use spray on acrylic clear on black & white barrels and are happy with the results. Easy removal for re-protection without damaging the finish.
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Originally posted by GJZ:
Clean the barrels with acetone and give 'em two coats of spray Tru-Oil. It's a very effective alternative to wax. Is the acetone merely to remove oils, etc? Does it help bring out the contrasts? I have a set of barrels that really do not need to be redone, but livened up a bit. Pete
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Pete,
Acetone will not bring out the contrast. I'm certain the intent is to clean and degrease.
Concerning your barrels. Often, near the end of the process, you can gain a little more contrast by using a mild abrasive such as rottenstone or fine pumice. Oscar Gaddy used Bon Ami cleanser. I've found that it's in the abrasive, not the cleaning agents. You could try this, below the forend perhaps, to see if it will help.
Jim
You'll need to remove any protective finish first, of course, and this in itself may freshen things up a bit, if the protectant has darkened with age.
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Jim,
Thanks for the tip! I will give it a try, just as soon as I have the gun back from the 'smith.
Pete
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I use Butchers Bowling alley wax, It is all
natural and has been made since 1880, it is used in the big Museums on the fine furniture. it is a paste wax, and it is great. I have been using to for years , on the wood, barrels and metal.
I would not use anything elise. But everyone
has their favorites.
Co-Writer of the new book, Pte. Mouillee Shooting Club, History, Decoys, Nate Quillin, Punt Guns,
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WELCOME OW!
Certainly sounds like it should be a tough product, no?
Best,
Mark
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I have used Butchers Bowling Alley wax for
over 30 years, it is great to prevent rusting.
I only use very little oil, where I have to for
lubrication. Petroleum oil deteriorates wood
over long use. but everyone swears by what they use. I use it on antique shotguns, and modern
guns also. Most people have never heard of
Butchers wax.
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OW where do you get this wax? Eric
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