How do I fix this blueing on my shotgun?

[Archibald]

I recently picked up a replica 1917 bayonet for my Norinco 1897 Trench shotgun. Basically it's an all repro deal, but it looks cool, especially with the 1907 sling.

The bayonet is a repro and as advertised, it required minor fitting - had to do some work with Mr. Dremmel and after some time, now she's snug as a bug. The blueing on my bayonet lug of the shotgun is very marred / completely lifted from trying to make the bayonet fit and looks like #### as it's like bare metal (also somebody might have went a little ape#### with the dremmel in a moment of utter rage/stupidity and grinded a bit on it). The bayonet slids on no problem now and shouldn't scratch the lug if I re-blue it. Also I'd like to re-blue the grinded down parts on the bayonet.

I've never done this before and have no idea how to start. I see there is a little bottle of gun blue at canadian tire, is this the #### I need or do I have to bring my gun to a smith? Basically is this an at-home-job or a pay-through-my-ass-and-send-to-somebody-else-job?

Oh and for you purists - Relax, you can't bubba a Norinco!


Thanks Boys!
Arch

 

[Ripstop]

The bluing you found at Crappy Tire is cold blueing. This is not as durable as hot blueing. It does keep the parts from rusting but will wear off pretty fast. It is good for spot repairs. You will still see where it was applied.

Ripstop

 

[P of PDent]

Try a product called Wonder Blue. This product uses heat from an external source such as a propance torch and causes the blueing (or blackening) to set in the metal. You then add a developer similar to photo developer to finish the job. It isnt as perfect as a true hot blueing but way simpler, faster and cheaper for smaller jobs. Call us if you can't find it in your area.

 

[Archibald]

Thanks Phil, you have an email.