Repro Case Colors

[John Allen]

I know there has been a lot of discussion about the case colors on Parker Repros. I recently bought a 20ga. DHE from the original buyer. He bought it new in the box from a retail store. He has not done anything to the gun. It has the most vivid case colors I have ever seen on a repro. The colors look like Turnbulls work. I know some people sent their guns to Turnbull for recoloring, but this gun came from the factory this way. My question is did Turnbull ever do case coloring for the factory or for Parker Reproductions direct? I hope Mr. Skeuse can answer this. I have attached photos of the gun. Bear in mind that this gun has seen some use by both me and the previous owner. No color loss yet.