Henry Rifle Forums

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!

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.

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.

Here is mine. Looking less glossy and broken in! Brass lookin' good! No polish.