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removing paint from a rifle barrel #6665686
11/14/19 02:12 PM
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picked up a Lymans flintlock great plains rifle in good shape except that someone painted the barrel and all the metal work (looks like spray-paint) which is beginning to peel in spots and I would like to remove the paint, the barrel under the paint it browned not blued anyone know if I just use paint remover if it will take of the browning as well

not that it would be that hard to re brown it but would rather not if I don't have to



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Re: removing paint from a rifle barrel [Re: nightlife] #6665688
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it was only 75 bucks at the local pawn shop so I don't have much into it and the bore looks like it was never used except for the cruddy paint job



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Re: removing paint from a rifle barrel [Re: nightlife] #6665692
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The brown is in the metal , the paint is on the barrel. I would first try WD 40 , if that does not work paint stripper won’t likely hurt anything .

Re: removing paint from a rifle barrel [Re: nightlife] #6665698
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Brake parts cleaner will take spray paint off quickly and easily. I am not sure how it will treat the browning, the guns I have done this with where stainless. If any gun parts are plastic, remove them first.

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I've removed paint from antique window hardware by boiling the pieces. The paint just peels right off with a toothbrush after boiling a few minutes. Obviously that might be a little difficult with a barrel, but it'd probably work for the smaller pieces, as long as you can properly clean and lube them after.

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Re-browing is very simple to do so I wouldn't worry if any of the browning comes off when removing the paint. Browning is simply allowing the barrel to rust, then oiling it to stop the process.


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The process of browning is applying a chemical to force it to rust faster, then it's rubbed down with an oily rag to kill the process and to protect it. You don't want to apply anything that would dissolve and remove the oil. I'm surprised the paint stuck at all.


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Re: removing paint from a rifle barrel [Re: nightlife] #6665794
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the browning is not going to be hurt by using a solvent to remove the paint. Simply re-oil the barrel when done. I have browned barrels that I have wiped down with all sorts of oils and solvents. You got a whale of a deal on that rifle.


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Originally Posted by coonlove
the browning is not going to be hurt by using a solvent to remove the paint. Simply re-oil the barrel when done. I have browned barrels that I have wiped down with all sorts of oils and solvents. You got a whale of a deal on that rifle.


Ya I know I got a great deal on it been wanting a flinter for a while and couldn’t pass on this one

Would love a custom one but not in the cards for now



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