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1/31/2025 5:01:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EagleArmsHBAR][Edited]
I put an awful scratch on my Thompson today. This is a Kahr made 1927A1 that is "blued". Is there a way to repair the scratch with cod blue, that won't look like someone just drew on it with a marker?


Also, I got a horizontal handguard and would like it to match the rest of the wood. It looks unfinished. Any ideas how to make it match?


Overall pic because Thompsons are cool.



1/31/2025 5:16:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: svt40][Edited] [#1]
Could re-blue the whole thing.  

I parkerized mine.  But mine is an M1 not the '27.

The stock can be stained to match.  Check the profile of the inletting to make sure it matches the semi-auto barrel.  If the handguard is USGI the Kahr grip rail will not fit it properly.

Also, over on the machinegun boards they are looking into getting the correct profile knobs made.
1/31/2025 6:17:08 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By svt40:
Could re-blue the whole thing.  

I parkerized mine.  But mine is an M1 not the '27.

The stock can be stained to match.  Check the profile of the inletting to make sure it matches the semi-auto barrel.  If the handguard is USGI the Kahr grip rail will not fit it properly.

Also, over on the machinegun boards they are looking into getting the correct profile knobs made.
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This is a factory Kahr horizontal grip and I have the knob on order.
1/31/2025 6:28:18 PM EDT
[#3]
Originally Posted By EagleArmsHBAR:
I put an awful scratch on my Thompson today. This is a Kahr made 1927A1 that is "blued". Is there a way to repair the scratch with cod blue, that won't look like someone just drew on it with a marker?
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/298/IMG_4401-3450557.jpg

Also, I got a horizontal handguard and would like it to match the rest of the wood. It looks unfinished. Any ideas how to make it match?
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/298/IMG_4403-3450558.jpg

Overall pic because Thompsons are cool.
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/298/IMG_4402-3450565.jpg


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That wartime metal finishing looks rough
Wife: " Let me know when I have to post the orange diamond #4 signs on the house."
1/31/2025 7:11:03 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RockSix:
That wartime metal finishing looks rough
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The rifle was produced in June of 2024. I agree, this isn't the nicest finish.
1/31/2025 8:48:30 PM EDT
[#5]
If you're planning on keeping it "forever" then.look into getting a reblue/ upgrade
1/31/2025 10:36:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By LittleAugieMo:
If you're planning on keeping it "forever" then.look into getting a reblue/ upgrade
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Can you recommend someone that can do a proper charcoal reblue without buffing it all to hell and screwing up the rollmarks?
2/3/2025 6:30:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: wmagrush][Edited] [#7]
Ford’s gun refinishing does good blueing jobs. But they are not cheap and usually have a backlog.

https://www.fordsguns.com

The wood fore end would be an easy job, especially if you are going darker in color. Orange stripper and green scotch brite to get to the original wood. Don’t need sandpaper. Minwax stain in sample cans tested on the barrel channel where it can’t be seen. Each type of wood takes stain differently.

For cold blue on the scratch, might work. Cold blue, then take a piece of scotch brite and gently take light wipes across the touch up in the direction of the machine marks.
2/7/2025 8:34:11 AM EDT
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What is the best quality and best looking cold blue on the market? Birchwood Casey or Brownells?

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