Oh Jeez, what happened?

[Daniel Cary]

Never shot, stays in this slip since the dealer assembled it. Does anyone know "what this dark mark" could be?
Wasn't there when bought new .. even tried with cleaning it with a cloth. Many thanks.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Looked fine, in 2021

 

[flying sailor]

Just my wild guess. I do hot rust bluing among other things. Could have been residual bluing fluid leaking out thru the tiniest crevice where the barrels are joined with braze. Remember bluing has to be neutralized with water and oils afterward.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Just my wild guess. I do hot rust bluing among other things. Could have been residual bluing fluid leaking out thru the tiniest crevice where the barrels are joined with braze. Remember bluing has to be neutralized with water and oils afterward.

Thank you, I sorta took the theory in consideration (with my limited knowledge). Praying this is not an issue, or has possibly happened to someone else before addressing Krieghoff.

 

[flying sailor]

Technically means that the bluing salts have been active the whole time. Also means there is a slight gap in the muzzle joining.

 

[flying sailor]

You would need to see someone who understands doubles. I have a few doubles myself. I have seen this on other types of older firearms that someone did refinish. Best of luck to you.

 

[Newboomer]

You would need to see someone who understands doubles. I have a few doubles myself. I have seen this on other types of older firearms that someone did refinish. Best of luck to you.

My WAG: Not fully brazed. If you shoot it could the barrels separate and cause real problems?

 

[Daniel Cary]

I appreciate the technical insight .. helped to explained to K's dealer. Forwarding these right now.
They had a similar issue with a customer's EELL, allegedly after it was shot "broke in", it dissipated?

I appreciate cont. feedback ...

 

[GuttormG]

Not fully brazed

Agree, someone did a lousy job (probably insufficient cleaning/degreasing).

 

[Daniel Cary]

I don't care who's name is behind anything .. always something. Maybe if I shot the damn thing ..

6% Sales Tax, Ouch!

 

[IvW]

How do you leave a double unfired for 2 years?

 

[PARA45]

How do you leave a double unfired for 2 years?

By keeping it in a gun slip.

Seriously, I agree with your question.

 

[Daniel Cary]

How do you leave a double unfired for 2 years?

Idk, maybe I was hoping to keep it in pristine condition, lol! oh, lord .. Good question, a bit eccentric, didn't want to scratch it! .. it's not the only one I haven't shot.

got sidetracked with the Jeffery?

 

[PARA45]

Idk, maybe I was hoping to keep it in pristine condition, lol! oh, lord .. Good question, a bit eccentric, didn't want to scratch it! .. it's not the only one I haven't shot.

got sidetracked with the Jeffery?

That is a good problem to have. I hope it's nothing serious, and you can get it fixed.

 

[IvW]

Thats the problem....it is bleeding from inside......take it out and shoot it......

 

[Daniel Cary]

Thats the problem....it is bleeding from inside......take it out and shoot it......

That's what they said .. "if it bothers ya, Krieghoff will clean it up, It doesn't effect the integrity"

Beautiful day, I'll take it out.

 

[uplander01]

I wouldn't leave in a gun slip, just leave it uncovered in your safe with light coat of G96, with good humidity protection inside your safe like a golden rod. It may clean up nicely with some oil and fine steel wool,....then go shoot it for cryin' out loud.

 

[IvW]

Yip a plastic slip gonna make it sweat...

 

[krish]

Good luck.
Krish