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I am a little surprised no one mentioned Parkerizing.  Maybe you can't Parkerize stainless steel.
I would spend a week or two about a boat poking around Kodiak.  , I would oil my guns every night, but after 4 or 5 days on the water I would find some rust on them every morning.  I finally took two of my favorite Kodiak guns in and had them Parkerized.  I still oiled them every night, but never found rust on them again.  I have been told the reason is bluing is a smooth coating, which gives the oil little to cling on.  Parkerizing is a rougher coating that gives the oil a lot to hang on, (microscopically speaking).

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• Saltwater and Guns, Need advice AlaskaCub Mar 28 2006
  • How about Parkerizing? KelvinG Apr 22 2006
  • Thanks AlaskaCub Mar 30 2006
    • Corrosion Block smwwoody Apr 01 2006
  • wax/teflon GunsmithRob Mar 29 2006
  • Wax GunsmithRob Mar 29 2006
  • Shooters Choice DR B Mar 29 2006
  • poor mans weather proofing Terry Mar 29 2006
    • cant penetrate the paint Terry Mar 29 2006
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  • Rust TomM Mar 29 2006
  • Weatherby Alaskacanoe Mar 29 2006
  • Gun Case AKJOB Mar 29 2006
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