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Message started by Robidouxs on Jan 22nd, 2019 at 7:26pm

Title: Re: Question on Hardness of Krag Receivers and Parts
Post by Local Boy on Jan 23rd, 2019 at 12:38am
Hi Robidouxs,

If your trying to just get that color case hardened look... then maybe you might want to try obtaining that patina through chemical means:

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Can't say how durable it might be... maybe some internet searching would reveal if it's a viable option.

Here's a video about 'Turnbull Restorations'... a portion of the video deals with applying varnish to the heat treated receiver:

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