Is neutralizing with a solution of soda ash a requirement? If I leave the barrel in front of a dehumidifier for 1-2 weeks and or heat it with a hair drier will just removing the moisture be enough? I assume the water came out of the threaded hole the sight was in. I have the sight out now to allow for evaporation. I took the sight out when rust blueing because I was not sure what the rusting solution would do to it. The barrels were boiled with the sight out so I took it for granted that's when the water got between the ribs. I thought the treaded hole was not all the way through the top rib. How does a gunsmith know the space between the barrels is dry so he can seal it again, or doesn't he seal it again?
