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May 16, 2013, 07:32 AM | #1 |
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Navy Arms Griswold before and after
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May 16, 2013, 07:33 AM | #2 |
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May 16, 2013, 07:41 AM | #3 |
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Nicely done
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May 16, 2013, 07:54 AM | #4 |
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I could look at a million photos
of a G&G and when I looked at the million and first photo, I would still say, "Thats a purdy pistol."
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May 16, 2013, 08:42 AM | #5 |
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Looks like an original now.
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May 16, 2013, 08:47 AM | #6 |
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Looks good.
Need some dings in the grips now,they look to nice for that much ageing. |
May 16, 2013, 11:18 AM | #7 |
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Great job, I like it!
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May 16, 2013, 11:35 AM | #8 |
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thing looks like its a hundred years old, just the right touch of brown in just the right places
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May 16, 2013, 12:26 PM | #9 |
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Nice job! It really looks great!
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May 16, 2013, 06:37 PM | #10 |
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Nice work!
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May 18, 2013, 01:56 PM | #11 |
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What the other guys said. Niiiiiiiice!
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May 19, 2013, 04:21 PM | #12 |
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Wow! Great job. Looks amazing.
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May 24, 2013, 09:45 AM | #13 |
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Aging?
What process ages one like that?
I really like the way the Brass looks! Ya need some "Notches" on the grip... BPDave |
May 25, 2013, 06:21 PM | #14 |
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You should start up a business doing that, well done!
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May 25, 2013, 06:27 PM | #15 |
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Excellent !!
Very nice and now slap this into a holster like IdahoMike makes and you are good to go. ....
Be Safe !!!
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May 27, 2013, 11:01 AM | #16 |
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the steel portions were done mainly with vinegar, birchwood casey permablue, and bleach. The brass was aged with vinegar.
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May 28, 2013, 08:03 AM | #17 |
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and Ozzieman, i may someday do just that. I am lookin for a small side gig, gettin older and hate the thought of going back to the grind, lol.
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