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Unread 09-17-2018, 12:35 PM   #1
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I have a VHE 20 ga skeet gun that is in the book. Typical skeet configuration but with a factory vent rib. The serial number is in the high 240 range. My question is this has the cyanide case color typical of Remington era guns (I can add pics later) or a recase. Would these have a chance of being original to the gun? I'm thinking of having it recase colored using bone charcoal but would hate to lose any originality.
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Let me be the first to say, "must see pics!".
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Rich, if you do decide to have it case colored, please let us know who you select for the work.
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I believe there was a period during which late Remington (Ilion) Parkers were case-hardened with cyanide. It was a simpler and less time-consuming process.





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Rich here is one that was made after your gun:

https://stevebarnettfineguns.com/par...eet-20-gauge-1



And this one is just before your:

https://stevebarnettfineguns.com/par...skeet-20-gauge
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Those both look like bone charcoal to my eyes.





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That was my thoughts as well Dean.
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Leave as is and use the savings toward a new gun.
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Mills the cost to "make it right" won't come close to the gun I'm looking at
Any way here are the pics. For what Steve is asking for those I did VERY well on this
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For what it is worth----the gun is what it is, you can not change that !!!!

Do not fool with changing the case colors, one could warp the frame in the process !! Not worth the gamble.

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