Very interesting read, many thanks...I have this book somewhere which is also a good read;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Firearm-Blue.../dp/0811706109
The main problem however these days, is that asking for chemicals that a few short years ago it seems could be got at any branch of boots, will in our currant climate / nanny state probably lead to a visit from the anti-terrorist mob
However, making things go rusty is not illegal (yet!)
ATVB, Ed