Stan, it seems without using the heat it took longer to take the dent out. Using the heat then putting the plug in and tapping the end of the rod the dents seem to come out and most times do not have to use the hammer.
Here are a few pictures of a 10 g. L.C. Smith.
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Barrel reblued and etched.
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David