Reeder Custom Guns - Removing Barrel Lettering

Jim Taylor
Removing Barrel Lettering
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 06:38

I've been doing some "antiquing" to my Pietta 1851 Navy. I am not trying to fake an antique ... I just want it to look older. What some are called a "distressed finish."

I removed the blueing on the metal and the finish on the grips.

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A couple days ago I set to work draw filing and sanding the lettering off the barrel.

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I am no gunsmith and I know Gary and his crew could do a better job, but it's coming along nicely and I am enjoying doing it.

Removing Barrel Lettering - Jim Taylor, 2023-07-26, 06:38
- Looks a fun project. Who do you plan on finishing it? (nm) - Blake, 2023-07-26, 17:36
  - No finish. I am making it look old .. aged .. - Jim Taylor, 2023-07-26, 18:29
    - A good friend down in Texas does that type finish (or used - Gary Reeder, 2023-07-27, 10:56
      - Neat idea. Thanks! (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2023-07-27, 11:31
- Looking great! Keep up the good work!! (nm) - 475BISLEY480, 2023-07-26, 16:21
  - Jim Taylor, What will you think of - JFS, 2023-07-28, 05:45
    - It keeps me out of trouble with other people. - Jim Taylor, 2023-07-28, 06:13