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Well, I guess I get the first thread... funny.
So, I've got this 1960's Ishapore 2A1 7.62 NATO rifle. For those who don't know, it's essentially just an Indian-made Lee Enfield. Anyways, when I bough it, it had this nasty black paint (I think lead-based) that was flaking off of the metal all on the gun, including the bolt! This meant that there was surface rust developing underneath the paint, so I did what I had to in order to save the metal, I stripped all the paint off it so I could remove the rust and keep the metal well-oiled.
Now I've gotten tired of oiling it, and would like it to have its original look back. What thoughts might anyone have on cerakoting such a rifle? I'm guessing that might be the best route for preservation. I want it to look how it is supposed to (so that rules out bluing) but don't want the major rust hazard as before.
Thoughts or suggestions? Thanks everyone...
So, I've got this 1960's Ishapore 2A1 7.62 NATO rifle. For those who don't know, it's essentially just an Indian-made Lee Enfield. Anyways, when I bough it, it had this nasty black paint (I think lead-based) that was flaking off of the metal all on the gun, including the bolt! This meant that there was surface rust developing underneath the paint, so I did what I had to in order to save the metal, I stripped all the paint off it so I could remove the rust and keep the metal well-oiled.
Now I've gotten tired of oiling it, and would like it to have its original look back. What thoughts might anyone have on cerakoting such a rifle? I'm guessing that might be the best route for preservation. I want it to look how it is supposed to (so that rules out bluing) but don't want the major rust hazard as before.
Thoughts or suggestions? Thanks everyone...