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Removing “kote” finish and reblue? #14133569 09/17/19
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 244 J jfkid OP Campfire Member
OP jfkid Campfire Member J Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 244	Hi! I have a pre-64 featherweight model 70 in 270 that has a worn coating type finish. I don’t know what sort. The base rifle appears to be in good shape. Is there a good way or gunsmith that can remove the old painted on “kote” and polish reblue well? If it can be refinished nicely, I would like to put it in a classic pattern stock and mount a fixed 4x Leupold on it. Get as close to the O’Connor #1 270 as I can. (I realize the #2 is the favorite pet, but I like #1 best!) Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

GB1

Re: Removing “kote” finish and reblue? jfkid #14133758 09/17/19
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jmp300wsm Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,127 Arizona	Glass bead and polish then hot blue and it will look better than new if the prep is done right. If you find yourself in a hole....quit digging

Re: Removing “kote” finish and reblue? jfkid #14134683 09/18/19
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OP jfkid Campfire Member J Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 244	Any recommendations for who would do the best job? Who is the best value? I am located in North Idaho.

Re: Removing “kote” finish and reblue? jfkid #14135333 09/18/19
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jmp300wsm Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,127 Arizona	Not in Idaho but if you want to ship it to AZ I know a guy that does superb work. His bluing is the best I have seen. David Van Horn is his name and his http://www.dvhcustomguns.com/ If you find yourself in a hole....quit digging

Re: Removing “kote” finish and reblue? jfkid #14150937 09/24/19
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OP jfkid Campfire Member J Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 244	Thanks!

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Re: Removing “kote” finish and reblue? jfkid #14155824 09/26/19
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Tejano Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,263 Out Yonder	Get it cold rust blued if you want it to look like a Bieson Rifle. "When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli

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