Found this on the interwe
I imagine you'd use it just like you do the modern blueing stuff, degrease, steel wool the existing finish off, apply the solution, wash it off, polish with steel wool, reaply the solution a second time, etc... Similar to what is described here:
http://www.surplusrifle.com/carbinenagant/reblue/index.asp
What do you think?

I'd like to try my hand at browning something, anyone ever try this mixture?http://www.martinihenry.co.uk/ said:All metal components were subjected to “blueing” or “browning” as a protective coat, the following recipe for “browning mixture” is taken from an 1890 Martini Henry armourers manual.
Acid, Nitric…6 1/2 oz
Steel, Tincture of…3oz
Wine, Spirits of….5oz
rain water1 gallon
I imagine you'd use it just like you do the modern blueing stuff, degrease, steel wool the existing finish off, apply the solution, wash it off, polish with steel wool, reaply the solution a second time, etc... Similar to what is described here:
http://www.surplusrifle.com/carbinenagant/reblue/index.asp
What do you think?
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