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Although I am a flintlock owner and experienced shooter. I have modified, but never antiqued a gun. However, I have antiqued a few guitars (guitars911.com) and I find the two to be extremely similar in most mechanical respects. To remove the "shiny" finish off chrome, steel, nickel, brass or to remove gold plating entirely, I would suspend the clean part in a sealed container "a jar, plastic jug, 5 gal. bucket w/lid, depending on part size" with muriatic acid in the bottom "available at any swimming pool supply", just an inch in the bottom of container, NOT dipping said part into the acid! The fumes do all the work. in 5 to 10 minutes you should begin to see results. This process should be done outdoors and not be left unattended! It should not take more than 30 to 45 min. MAX!!! rinse with water, repeat if necessary, dry thoroughly, oil lightly, and carry on. This will leave you with a smooth, nicely weathered, dull grey look, without changing the shape of said part or the smoothness of the finish, where sanding or steel wool "albeit lightly" will. I did do this with a knife where I brushed on the acid and got the desired results, but where the acid pooled the finish was darker, for a more even finish I recommend suspension. It should also be noted that said part should have as little contact with whatever you use to suspend it as possible, for instance I usually use a bent coat hangar, if you tie string around it there will be a dark line where the string touches the part. If you don't get the look your lookin for, then break out the steel wool for that "brushed" look, but I would try this first.

This process is for individual "Single parts" NOT for mechanical assemblies DO NOT DO THIS TO THE WHOLE LOCK!

You look fantastic sir. Now, is the black eye the oderless one? No offense intended, just checkin the facts.

I do like your Rocket J. Squirrel quote. For what must shurely be a squirrelly water rocket of sorts. And thanks for the photos of the antique "mess" kits. lol

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All in favor say AYE! say it.......SAY IT!!!!

Well then, I guess they do save the best for last! Thanks again to everyone! Now, has anyone seen Silkie? (wink...wink)

No can do, Lady Cassandra will digitally whack your little fingers with her sword if you don't read and follow the SCRABBLE rules! lol!

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C'mon, you know you want to vote for it. And here is why!http://www.callahandigitalart.com/photocar...viewImage=19491

I had a fantastic birthday saturday complete with a homemade red velvet cake in the shape of a skull made for me by Bawdy Bee. Captain Spike and me crew took me out for an excellent dinner, and then we closed the Rum Barrel I tried several of their exotic rums "I just wish I could remember which ones" and passed out in classic Key West pirate style. Sunday we had an awesome gig, we were the pirate crew on the Adirondack II for a small private party, It was a picture perfect day for sailing right down to dolphins swimming and jumping by the boat. After that Rusty and I hopped on the ferry for a smooth ride home.

Many Thanks to all me well wishers, an best wishes back at ya!

Oh yea! Someone here could have told me I was in Pyrates magazine this issue, but I guess it was cooler to find out on my birthday! LOOKIT MEEE, LOOKIT MEEE! LOL! Yea, Yea I know ye gots ta squint but tis better than nothin.

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and of course there is always Patrick...............

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Thanks! we are taking the ferry to key west, and have a pyrate thing there sunday! Big hugs back, I wont get back online till sunday night. So everyone have a drink and help me celebrate!

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Gotta post this since no one else will! Above, http://www.scribd.com/full/12947458?access...y8zcaqvsfzck3sg Captain Bloody Spike Pierce, Diosa, Hurricane, below Rusty Nell and yours truly!

*Sniff ~ God, I miss you guys.

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