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Aging brass reciever and furniture
Aging brass reciever and furniture
OK, I know there are a lot of people on here that are going to completely freak out. But, I was wondering if anyone has antiqued the brass on the BBB guns. I do love the look of the nice shiny brass on my gun but, every time I look at my brass Hone15 razor and how beautifully it is aging I wonder how my rifle will look in 30 years. My razor is only about 5 months older than my rifle but, it came in a fine blasted finish with no protective coating and is taking on a beautiful patina already. Biggest problem I have with the bright brass finish on the rifle is I find myself picking up the gun ever time I walk by to wipe it down!
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Re: Aging brass reciever and furniture
I just wipe my 1860 brass down with a soft cloth once in awhile; no polish. I want it to eventually turn a nice patina. No freak out here, I like my gear to look old like me.
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Re: Aging brass reciever and furniture
I would just let the brass age. The more you handle it, the darker it will get. You can always shine it up if you don't like the looks.
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Re: Aging brass reciever and furniture
Here is mine. Looking less glossy and broken in! Brass lookin' good! No polish.
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1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully