I have my grandad's old 20 gauge bolt shotgun. Gun is worth very little monetarily, but very much in sentimental value to me.
Wood just needed some cleaning, but the barrel was badly rusted and most of the original bluing was gone. I have everything stripped to white and the rust removed. My original plan was to just cold blue it using Oxpho blue. Now I am second guessing my plan, and thinking about spending the $ to cerakote it for better durability.
Any arguments for or against either finish? I am truly torn on which way to go with it.
I already have a bolt action 20 gauge from my OTHER grandfather, thinking about passing this one on to my SIL when I get it back together.
Wood just needed some cleaning, but the barrel was badly rusted and most of the original bluing was gone. I have everything stripped to white and the rust removed. My original plan was to just cold blue it using Oxpho blue. Now I am second guessing my plan, and thinking about spending the $ to cerakote it for better durability.
Any arguments for or against either finish? I am truly torn on which way to go with it.
I already have a bolt action 20 gauge from my OTHER grandfather, thinking about passing this one on to my SIL when I get it back together.