new scratch

Adjusting the front sight on my pedersoli flintlock toaday and didn't pay enough attention to the file and put a long scratch on the top of the barrel. This is my first gun with tradional sights (non-adjustable). Next time will cover with something. I am only posting this so hopefully it keeps some other newbie from making the same mistake.

Look at it this way it is now a custom gun with your own personal mark on it. don't feel too bad I think most of us have done something similar a time or two.

Oh yeah! Makes you say the "brown" word. Bill

Even though it may not hide it all. Cold bluing can take some of the pain away.

Ten years from now it will be a fond memory and just one of many charachter marks on your gun.

Yup, I've got one of those on my rifles too. It happens. I lay a rag over my barrel to avoid doing that sort of thing again.

Look at it this way. the guy who has no scratches, dents or other marks on his rifle is the guy who is not having any fun with it and is leaving it sit in a gun safe. If you are enjoying your gun, it is going to earn a few "marks of distinction". Since it is apparently a new gun and this first mark of distinction is offensive to you, just hit it with some good cold blue and it will not be so apparent. Then go forth and continue to enjoy it.

gonpce,

ditto, on mine as well.

might i recommend birchwood/casey "complete perma blue paste gun kit"

there are small quantities of cleaner-degreaser, blue & rust remover, plus the paste gun blue itself.

seems i remember reading someplace here that paste types were better than others but can't say exactly why.. i like them because you can layer it on, let it dry, then layer on a second and third coat so that the darkness will match your original.

also, it is recommended to use a degreaser that will remove *all* oils (finger print type and preservative types) to get the maximum bonding for the paste.

sadly, they aren't quite as good as the original and will eventually fade with daily contact, so don't be surprised when you have to do a refresh.

and lastly, someone here also advised me to use masking tape on areas near where ever you use files or screwdrivers and such.. seems we all get this knowledge the hard way and always after the fact.

could be worse....

good luck,

~d~ :hatsoff:

ps. with this kit, the fine steel wool, wet/dry sandpaper, sponge and dabbers are included.

I was filing the notch in the rear sight of my Pedersoli target pistol and managed to put a few scratches in the barrel. I have some cold bluing on hand so I used a little steel wool to smooth the area down, degreased it and then used the cold blueing according to directions. The scratches are barely visible now and only if you know where to look. Next time I'll be using masking tape, I knew that trick but thought I was being careful.

Many Klatch