Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
Tossing the hardware in a tumbler for a bit....Try some vinegar/lemon juice to induce patina. That evaporrust works great leaving in to soak till desired results.
You can get the look...

I bought a repro bayonet frog and sling for a Jap 99. Tossed them out in the back yard for 6 months. Moved them around with the weedeater on occasion.
They display pretty good!
We are going to give the vinegar and lemon juice a try. Don't have a tumbler.