Originally Posted by Longhunter_1
Whatdaya think ?

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Well, if you want it to look like an early production '95, that would work great. One thing to remember is many of those early production rifles' finish did not last very long in the elements. Not uncommon to see them with no vestiges of metal finish what so ever. Like they were sold in the white and they patina-ed with usage. Like this .30 US Army of mine. Theres just a rare smidgen of finish in protected areas. Ya really gotta look close to see any!

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I think Shrapnel's recommendation of the vinegar wash might even achieve such a finish as above when applied as he suggested after all the blue is stripped to bare metal. I mean if you wanted a really weathered looking old veteran!

Last edited by kaywoodie; 11/03/17.
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Should in their own confines with forked heads
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