Knight Muzzleloader Forum

On the old MK85's was the barrel blued or black oxide coated. Mine seems very dark almost black and will want new barrel and octagon receiver to match. My gunsmith can handle either. May be a better option to have them put together and have both done at the same time even tho the receiver looks good. What ya think ?

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That looks good, most likely go that route. Rather than bluing or black oxide.