What Is The Difference between Belgium bluing and Other Bluings?

[sapper]

I have a Browning Belgium I inherited from my grandfather. It was in a house fire. Even though it was in a fire safe. It was not rated well enough for the house fire. The bluing is ruined .But it still runs great and looks descent. Proper cleaning and oiling has prevented all rust. Heck Me n the boys love to take it out shooting.
But I remember how beautiful that gun was with the original bluing. Which really made all the engravings pop.
Anybody have any idea of who does Belgium bluing??

 

[halfmileharry]

I'm hoping to have the name and # of a guy that did my buddys Browning. It's beautiful work. I cant get hold of him right now but will

 

[mike trible]

I believe that I would be afraid to shoot any gun that has been through a house fire and received enough heat to change the blueing. I think that much heat has got to change the temper of some of the metal pieces in it. IMHO

 

[red_zr24x4]

I believe that I would be afraid to shoot any gun that has been through a house fire and received enough heat to change the blueing. I think that much heat has got to change the temper of some of the metal pieces in it. IMHO

My dad's double barrel went through a house fire, when we had it re-blued they inspected it. I don't shoot it alot but it does get shot.
The finish on the Stock was charred, bluing was mostly gone and covered in rust. Except for some small pitting by the rib you'd never know it . The receiver on mine almost has a purple/black tint to it.
I think we took it to the firing pin in Niles, I don't know if they did it there or sent it out.. that was back in about '76

 

[halfmileharry]

I'm hoping to have the name and # of a guy that did my buddys Browning. It's beautiful work. I cant get hold of him right now but will

I talked to by buddy about the blueing on his Browning he had done.
He's looking for the guy's card but thinks the guy's name is Cole Jackson. Ring any bells?

 

[sapper]

I've never heard of a Cole Jackson.
If you come up with any more info. Its appreciated.

 

[halfmileharry]

I've never heard of a Cole Jackson.
If you come up with any more info. Its appreciated.

My buddy is about as motivated on weekends as I am. Still in the works but not in the front of my mind.
I appreciate the reminder. When you get old you'll forget too!

 

[Fullmag]

You might call Browning, guaranteed quality work. Is the stock still okay? I have a Superposed that the rib vent came un-soldered from the barrel. Browning re-soldered it and re-blued it but the prices changed not long after that. I also thinking that the gun should be inspected after a fire before shooting. It maybe okay then suddenly explode on you. Metals can be funny like that.