Busby is nearly done. Bottom end is back together and feels like its functioning right fine.
The parts to rust blacken, Ejector Rod Housing, Gate and Cylinder pin. The question remains, blacken or brown the cylinder. Looking it over I still ain't sure. The roll marked cat and bear are so fine. A kiss of 400g to start cleaning it up shows the roll markings are almost nonexistent where depth is concerned. I am worried that they will disappear in a brown. So, I'll think on it but I think even so, it'll look best with a brown cylinder......but if the markings fade.......
The screws were in not too bad shape.....they simply got cold blued in BWood Casey Super Blue, cleaned, oiled and installed. The frame will get no attention beyond its current state of cleanliness. I don't paint guns. This grip was used for a hammer and has marks on the butt and some wear but really, its 98% black. It can stay that way I think and look good with the brown barrel. The hammer sides were strapped lightly on 400g to clean off the light accumulation of rust near the top edges. The trigger was also strapped bright below the screw to match. There are a couple of machine marks too deep to remove but they are generally not noticeable and I think the silver, black and brown theme works.
The grips were in great condition. Almost no marks and no cracks or oil rot. So, a good cleaning with fff and some muzzleloader lube to pretty them up.
The crown was touched with the cutter once more after the browning was completed. It only needs wiped clean now and it will stay bright.