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Polishing a Model 66


Woody Woodrow

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Yep.

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It's a brass alloy and Brasso works great. Nev-R-Dull and some others work well also. I like the shiny look but others feel their war-torn 66s are a badge of honor.

Your choice. Be sparing with the liquids as to not let them seep down into the action... or a thorough cleaning may be in order.

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Some polishes are more aggressive than others, be careful and make sure if there are steps you must take after using the polish, ensure you do them.

Some may be just wipe off types. Read instructions.

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not that im trying to dissuade , but there is nothing wrong with a righteous patina , im working on those for my 60 & 66 but it has to be a natural one with proper wear in all the right places to suite me , they were quite pretty when shinny new , i give you that , it just seems to take constant attention to keep them there , but again , not trying to talk you out of it in any way , do be gentle that brass alloy can get scratches that magnify over the years 

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If you are picky about the metallurgy of the frame, it's gun bronze.   Harder and stronger than brass.  But it polishes the same. 

 

Most folks polish a 66 about once.  Then they let it patina, just wiping dirt off.    Be careful taking the side plates off and putting 'em back.   Sharp as razor blades!

 

Good luck, GJ

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28 minutes ago, J-BAR #18287 said:

About twelve years of blackpowder love:

 

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That’s what I like!!

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J-Bar and Yul, nothing more authentic and 'Cowboyish' than a brass frame firearm coated with black powder "patina"  IMHO :P

A polished brass frame reminds me of a new posse member with spit shined boots - new bib-bed shirt and a hat with not a mark on it :(

Might add -all my SASS rifles are brass frames and are coated with years of black powder patina

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15 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said:

About twelve years of blackpowder love:

 

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Now That is a True Beauty ! 

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It don't take long for em to get a Good Patina if you shoot BP.

I usually let mine go for a year or sometimes two without polishing em up....

Then I pull out the Simichrome and start over.

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I just cleaned em up after shooting WR.... I think they look Spiffy :)

 

 

 

 

 

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All the above work great, I've used each and still do. I have 66's and Henry Big Boys....yes, Henry's are slower. One good shining/cleaning lasts for many matches (smokeless) with good protection, minor wipe down after matches. When you go to the loading and unloading tables, or shoot, everyone knows it.

 

RRR

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There are also wax furniture polishes that you can put on after a polish that will protect and keep it shiny longer. The one I have is bees wax based (I use it on the wood not the brass).

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I think it will take a bit more than Flitz to Help Marauders SAA.........

 

But maybe there is Hope...... below is one of Mine that was in equally as bad a shape when it was rediscovered

in a Barrel with a bunch of Rakes, Hoes and Shovels about 20 years ago..................

 

I shoot it fairly regular now..... In Fact thats it I'm shooting in my little dime size photo to the left....

 

 

 

 

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On 2/28/2019 at 8:37 PM, watab kid said:

 ...there is nothing wrong with a righteous patina...

 

A perfect description for the perfect look on a Henry or '66.

 

:D

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On 3/2/2019 at 4:40 PM, Silver Sam, SASS #34718L said:

..... In Fact thats it I'm shooting in my little dime size photo to the left....

 

Sam, you need a bigger monitor.  That photo is silver dollar sized on a 32" monitor ^_^

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On 2/28/2019 at 9:33 PM, Rance - SASS # 54090 said:

Flitz also works great and is easy to use..

This is what I use for my 1860 Henry and my Uberti 66. Works well.

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Wal-Mart carries a hub cap polish called Mothers Mag that I have used on both brass and stainless steel guns. 

 

Before shooting SASS I was sort of obsessive about polishing my 1860 Henry after every black powder shooting.  Now patina has grown all over my rifle and the patina look has grown on me too.  The darker top of the receiver also helps keep sun glare down.

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On 3/2/2019 at 8:56 AM, Marauder SASS #13056 said:

For those who love corrosion:

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Myself, I prefer what the cowboys taught me - maintain your tools.

I think you need a little more Ballistol in your magic black powder cleaning formula! :D

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On 3/2/2019 at 8:56 AM, Marauder SASS #13056 said:

For those who love corrosion:

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Myself, I prefer what the cowboys taught me - maintain your tools.

 

I think this one is just a bit past the Kroil stage ........:o

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