"Case color" - Page 2

Hardcase · January 4, 2011, 04:34 PM

I found this very interesting thread at the Marlin Collectors Association forums - I wasn't even looking for it!

http://www.marlin-collectors.com/for...hp?f=21&t=3732

It's full of interesting tidbits, even if one never applied oneself to the art.

bbqncigars · January 7, 2011, 10:44 PM

That's the thread I was trying to think of. His ultimate results are breathtakingly gorgeous. I'd pay good money to have him do a few things for me.

Ideal Tool · January 8, 2011, 12:26 AM

Hello, Hardcase. About case colors...While the hard shell of steel of a case-hardned surface usually goes from about .003" to .006" in depth, the "Colors" are only a few millionths of an inch in thickness..they are really only an oxide from the high heat applied. Sunlight over time, handling & holster wear will cause them to fade, or disapear altogether..what really amazes me are the original...and I mean authentic untouched Sharps, Ballards, Colts and Winchesters that still retain these beautiful colors for well over 100 years.

HisSoldier · January 9, 2011, 08:14 PM

I have a Colt .25 from about 1908 that has very bright and fiery color on the safety, my gunsmith couldn't believe it was that old and still bright.

Turnbull's CCH is beautiful, and I think it's very much a case of the results come from polishing before hand.

Model-P · January 9, 2011, 10:28 PM

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Turnbull's CCH is beautiful, and I think it's very much a case of the results come from polishing before hand.

It's actually due largely to the clear coating afterwards. Uncoated looks more like original Colt color casing IMO.

Ideal Tool · January 12, 2011, 02:19 AM

Hello, HisSoldier. That bright blue is indeed beautiful...it's nitre-bluing, again caused by heat..parts are submerged in liquid nitre-bluing salts, colors from light straw..as on the early Lugers, to very light sky blue. again, as with C.C. it is just a very thin oxide. Incedently, these chemicals are available from Brownell's.

HisSoldier · January 12, 2011, 03:22 PM

I'm talking about CC actually, the safety on my Colt 1908 .25 ACP to be specific.

January 4, 2011, 04:34 PM	#26
Hardcase Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Sunny Southern Idaho Posts: 1,909	I found this very interesting thread at the Marlin Collectors Association forums - I wasn't even looking for it! http://www.marlin-collectors.com/for...hp?f=21&t=3732 It's full of interesting tidbits, even if one never applied oneself to the art. __________________ Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop - Gus McCrae

January 7, 2011, 10:44 PM	#27
bbqncigars Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 525	That's the thread I was trying to think of. His ultimate results are breathtakingly gorgeous. I'd pay good money to have him do a few things for me. __________________ "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." A. Brilliant

January 9, 2011, 08:14 PM	#29
HisSoldier Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2007 Location: Oregoncoast Posts: 1,793	I have a Colt .25 from about 1908 that has very bright and fiery color on the safety, my gunsmith couldn't believe it was that old and still bright. Turnbull's CCH is beautiful, and I think it's very much a case of the results come from polishing before hand. __________________ CNC produced 416 stainless triggers to replace the plastic triggers on Colt Mustangs, Mustang Plus II's, MK IV Government .380's and Sig P238's and P938's. Plus Colt Mustang hardened 416 guide rods, and Llama .32 and .380 recoil spring buttons, checkered nicely and blued.

January 12, 2011, 03:22 PM	#32
HisSoldier Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2007 Location: Oregoncoast Posts: 1,793	I'm talking about CC actually, the safety on my Colt 1908 .25 ACP to be specific. __________________ CNC produced 416 stainless triggers to replace the plastic triggers on Colt Mustangs, Mustang Plus II's, MK IV Government .380's and Sig P238's and P938's. Plus Colt Mustang hardened 416 guide rods, and Llama .32 and .380 recoil spring buttons, checkered nicely and blued.

January 8, 2011, 12:26 AM	#28
Ideal Tool Junior member Join Date: October 6, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,080	Hello, Hardcase. About case colors...While the hard shell of steel of a case-hardned surface usually goes from about .003" to .006" in depth, the "Colors" are only a few millionths of an inch in thickness..they are really only an oxide from the high heat applied. Sunlight over time, handling & holster wear will cause them to fade, or disapear altogether..what really amazes me are the original...and I mean authentic untouched Sharps, Ballards, Colts and Winchesters that still retain these beautiful colors for well over 100 years.

January 12, 2011, 02:19 AM	#31
Ideal Tool Junior member Join Date: October 6, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,080	Hello, HisSoldier. That bright blue is indeed beautiful...it's nitre-bluing, again caused by heat..parts are submerged in liquid nitre-bluing salts, colors from light straw..as on the early Lugers, to very light sky blue. again, as with C.C. it is just a very thin oxide. Incedently, these chemicals are available from Brownell's.