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Offline YRUpunting?

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Factory Bluing
« on: April 29, 2013, 05:07:11 AM »
I called H&R about have a barrel re-blued.  Seems the prices have gone up a bit.  Barrels and receivers are now $75 each plus shipping and taxes.
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2013, 07:02:24 AM »
Geeze, you can buy a new barrel for just a little more.  If they're talking about the same bluing that comes on factory barrels, that's no bargain.  I'd have it done locally.  I see some H&R bluing that is deep and rich, and some others barely cover the steel below.  If I were you,  I think I'd shop that one around.  I seldom slam H&R.  I've almost gotten into fights with people defending them, but the factory bluing needs improvement.  I have a couple of "off the shelf" Handis that almost look Parkerized gray for all steel showing through the grainy thin bluing.  I've got to say, whenever any of these parts went back to H&R for service or repair, they came back beautiful.

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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2013, 10:07:09 AM »
Pay the shipping and I will parkerize it for free.  Larry
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2013, 12:55:56 PM »
Larry, I'll take you up on your generous offer. Thank you.  PM on the way.

I was surprised the cost had gone up that much from what is listed in the FAQ.  I expected it to be higher but they basically priced it so they don't do many. 

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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2013, 01:44:56 PM »
Can't beat that ;)


Post a pic when it's done if you can 8)
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2013, 01:55:35 PM »
I can do that, a before and after.  Larry
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2013, 02:37:42 PM »
Larry, will keep you  in mind for future projects.  don't need it for free just great to know a resource.
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2013, 05:02:47 PM »
I think it was the threat of paint that tipped me over the edge, that and a little Whisky.  Larry
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2013, 05:08:29 PM »
Quote from: trotterlg on April 29, 2013, 05:02:47 PM
I think it was the threat of paint that tipped me over the edge, that and a little Whisky.  Larry
Paint and whiskey?  A new drink?  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2013, 05:31:36 PM »
Wonder how far he'd go with a little Hennessy?
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2013, 03:58:18 AM »
Quote from: YRUpunting? on April 29, 2013, 05:07:11 AM
I called H&R about have a barrel re-blued.  Seems the prices have gone up a bit.  Barrels and receivers are now $75 each plus shipping and taxes.

As I suspected, you were told the cost for a Remington reblue, the cost for a Handi frame refinish and reblue did go up to $45 for the frame and $35 for the barrel, per Brian.

Tim

Factory Rebluing: Cost is $45 per frame, Barrel is $35.00,  plus shipping & tax.
SB1's can only be refinished in blue or black oxide
SB2's can be refinished in color cased or the same blue or black oxide as the SB1's
They high polish the frames and pins. This will cover most if not all pitting or other cosmetic issues.
You should send the barrel/barrels in with the frame to be refitted if needed as the process involves high temps and sometimes the barrels do not fit the frame correctly afterward.
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2013, 04:49:40 AM »
Hey Larry... I have a dozen barrels that I am about to spray with textured candy apple red Krylon... I also have a fridge full of a cheeky, robust Canadian beer!
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2013, 03:27:59 PM »
That Canadian beer gave me headaches 40+ years ago on a fishing trip. Did keep drinking it though :o ;D  A true Whiskey man won't fall for that Krylon bait ;)
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2013, 04:59:40 PM »
Quote from: bigvarmnt on April 30, 2013, 03:27:59 PM
That Canadian beer gave me headaches 40+ years ago on a fishing trip. Did keep drinking it though :o ;D  A true Whiskey man won't fall for that Krylon bait ;)

It was worth a shot...
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2013, 11:03:19 PM »
i have blued 6 guns now with blue wonder best stuff i have ever used and i have tried most well worth the price. ;)
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2013, 11:49:37 PM »
Keep it cold Greg, don't waste it.  I'll be right over ;)

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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2013, 03:31:53 PM »
Got it today and I am finished, didn't get before pictures, but here is an after picture.  It looks a little glossy but it just the oil I put on it.  Larry
 
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2013, 03:56:10 PM »
Larry she looks wonderful.  Thanks again!
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #18 on: May 03, 2013, 05:49:19 PM »
Quote from: YRUpunting? on May 03, 2013, 03:56:10 PM
Larry she looks wonderful.  Thanks again!
Ditto to that!  Nice job!  Real nice job!
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Re: Factory Bluing
« Reply #19 on: May 03, 2013, 05:55:37 PM »
Someone should set up a parkerizing service.  It is dead easy and cheap, I have not changed my solution for about 4 years.  All you need is a small sand blaster and a vertical PVC tank with a heater element in the bottom.  I bet you could have all the business you wanted.  I got this barrel at 3:00PM today, and it was done by 5:00PM and I had a few drinks in between.  Larry
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