Hardware Finish

[Dogshirt]

Does anyone know what the black finish on the GPRs is? I'm re-doing one and want to brown the parts. Is there something that will strip it? I'll sand it if I have to, and probably will on some of it, but lots of nooks and crannies, not to mention the threads.

[bgf]

If it is blue, a soak in white vinegar will strip it (after degreasing).  Try it and see -- cheap experiment.

[eddillon]

Best bet is naval jelly.  At your local hardware store.  Remove srust and blue.  No need to sand.  Rinse and wipe dry.

[RichG]

I've refinished a couple of great plains rifles and naval jelly will take the blue right off. Theirs also plenty of wood that can come off the cheek area, imho.

[Dogshirt]

I've been scraping that cheek piece for awhile now, and ALMOST have it where I like it.
Thanks for the info on Naval Jelly.

[Dogshirt]

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

[WadePatton]

I would have tried browning straight over the degreased bluing.  And still would, naught to lose.