I deblued the bolt on my SVT40 refurb (pic heavy)

[Grizzly Adams]

Would this also work on a "plumbed" bolt vice a blued one?

Think that's what we're talking about. After reading this thread, did mine. Soft wire wheel did nothing, couple of minutes in vinegar. Amazing.

Left the bolt for contrast, since I forgot to take a before pic.

Grizz

 

[fenceline]

Looks great. Mine could use this treatment, along with a stock refinishing. Great how to thread!

 

[HIGHRPM]

Looks like mine now. Wayyy better than that purple crap. If the pitting is very minor maybe someone can buff it out for you ??

 

[Ballistic Experience]

That looks really good. If I get an SVT I think I will do the same.

 

[davemccarthy707]

Make sure you don't mention this trick on any American gun forums. I offered the tip on Gunboards.com and got positively flamed by some real arrogant members on the site. I guess because the SVT40 costs $750 and up over there, it is taboo to alter these priceless collector items. I think they are really pi$$ed that I said that an SVT costs about $300 over here.

Yeah, I gave up over at gunboards, to hi-strung Now I just frequent firearmstalk forum. Much more laid back.

 

[Travis Bickle]

Think that's what we're talking about. After reading this thread, did mine. Soft wire wheel did nothing, couple of minutes in vinegar. Amazing.

Left the bolt for contrast, since I forgot to take a before pic.

Grizz

Ack!
I know what I'm doing this weekend lol

Thanks!