TSJC Summer NRA Short Course Series

July 2 - July 6

Finishing Damascus Barrels

The main focus of this course is to bring out the pattern and contrast of Damascus barrels. The course will cover both Brown and Black finishing. We will start with your old set of barrels and progress through stripping, draw filing, polishing, degreasing, coloring, etching for contrast and cleaning and polishing the finish project. If time allows we may spend some time on Charcoal and Niter bluing of small parts.

Mark Beasland, Instructor

What to bring

At least one set of Laminated steel barrel ( Damascus, Twist, etc..). Barrels should have tight leak free ribs( loose rib repair is not covered in this class).Small parts needing bluing ( trigger guard, top leaver, screws, safety, forend metal etc.. ) Charcoal and niter bluing of small parts will be covered if time allows.

Tools, supplies and equipment

Abrasive rolls 2in wide 80, 100, 120, 220, 320 grit
400 and 600 grit paper
Files for draw filing
Baking soda
Kitchen cleanser
Bristle scrub brush
Tools for disassembly of guns.
Scotch bright pads gray and maroon
Paper towel