I happen to like Laurel Mountain Forge Browner, I have used it since I started rusting barrels. I only do my own and have had good results. On some of my barrels I don't give them that ultra sheen blue/black finish on the steel barrels and the same on the Damascus barrels because these are old guns that many would consider "klunkers" that I fixed. giving them more rustings to a higher level is like putting a dress on a pig........still a pig.
Good Damascus
below circa 1897 Gr. 3 l.C. Smith with Chain Damascus
Stub Twist
On the finished barrels I use boiled linseed oil, put on thin and gets a nice hard finish after drying that lasts. This was one of Oscar Gaddy's idea, this or motor oil.
