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<blockquote data-quote="coolhandluke" data-source="post: 2303345" data-attributes="member: 13284"><p>The scope mount came with a semi-gloss black anodized finish that had to be stripped. I just used easy-off oven cleaner since the lye in the cleaner strips anodizing fairly easily. After stripping, cleaning, and prepping the mount I used Birchwood Casey aluminum black to add color back. It took three or four different applications layering the aluminum black and using 0000 steel wool and dremel attachments to add wear in certain areas. The aluminum black leaves a dull gray finish after being wiped with oil that matches the oil blackened finish on the rifle pretty closely. I used the same technique on the rings but just used cold bluing instead. </p><p></p><p>The patina on the Weaver K2.5 scope is pretty much a dead match to the rifle. It is even an early version that has a post and crosswire reticle that is almost identical to the original sniper scopes...if I can dig up a couple pics of the two I will be sure to post them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="coolhandluke, post: 2303345, member: 13284"] The scope mount came with a semi-gloss black anodized finish that had to be stripped. I just used easy-off oven cleaner since the lye in the cleaner strips anodizing fairly easily. After stripping, cleaning, and prepping the mount I used Birchwood Casey aluminum black to add color back. It took three or four different applications layering the aluminum black and using 0000 steel wool and dremel attachments to add wear in certain areas. The aluminum black leaves a dull gray finish after being wiped with oil that matches the oil blackened finish on the rifle pretty closely. I used the same technique on the rings but just used cold bluing instead. The patina on the Weaver K2.5 scope is pretty much a dead match to the rifle. It is even an early version that has a post and crosswire reticle that is almost identical to the original sniper scopes...if I can dig up a couple pics of the two I will be sure to post them. [/QUOTE]
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