Slow rust blue question

[marshfield]

Members,
I am beginning the process of restoring a 1927 Sterlingworth. This is my first Fox and my first restoration project. The plan is to do a light restoration on the wood, because I love the fact that the prior owner was a southpaw like me, and the wood shows minor wear in left-hand places. I bought and built stuff to do a slow rust blue on the barrels, and have questions. Should I remove the forend lug and the extractors prior to starting the job? If not, should they be protected in some manner? If so, what would be the steps in removing both?
I may try using the Galazan case hardening enhancement kit on the receiver. If anyone has experience with this product, I'd love any feedback.

Thanks for any input.

[Brian Dudley]

Yes, you want to remove all small parts from the barrels.

By case color enchanting, do you mean the case color protecting lacquer? It is basically just shellac and will not really enhance the colors, just "protect" them.

[bamboozler]

I've applied Galazan's Case Color Lacquer to a couple of my guns. Initially, I wasn't too wild about the amber hue it imparted to the case colors. As time passed it yellowed even more to the point when I said to myself 'Enough is enough!' I removed every bit of it with acetone (finger nail polish remover). Your mileage may vary.

[marshfield]

Bamboozler,
Yes I was referring to the Galazan case coloring kit. I practiced on some old scrap and wasn't too unhappy with the effect, so I figured I'd give it a shot on my project. I don't think it looks too bad. I am not seeing the off-putting yellow color you described, but I'll leave it in a sunny spot as the rest of the project goes on and check out any color change. Worst case- steel wool it off.
FYI, there was no color on this gun when I got it, so this isn't an "enhancement", but rather a cheap attempt to replicate what was the original look.

[Fin2Feather]

Let us know how the case color enhancement works, or better yet, a few pics would be great! I have a gun with a polished received I've been looking to do something cheap and easy on.