Original Meriden Charcoal Case Colors

[Bruce Day]

They are not the tiger striped cyanide colors that many find objectionable and not true to the originals. Late Rem Parkers were color case hardened by a cyanide process that left brighter colors than the charcoal process. I have seen enough cyanide colors to know that they do not have to be bright and striped and much of the coloration depends upon operator technique.

I believe that these are likely charcoal case colored and may have a lacquer spray over them. IMHO they are attractive. Others will have their own opinions.

[david ross]

Thanks Bruce for your help.
All the best Dave.

[Bill Murphy]

They aren't factory, but, like Bruce, "I like them".

[david ross]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

They aren't factory, but, like Bruce, "I like them".

Thanks to all out there who liked my vhe colours. I hope did not offend all you
purists out there. As i know to some a restored Parker is allmost blasfourmy.

Thanks for all your help Dave.

[Duckman]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

They are not the tiger striped cyanide colors that many find objectionable and not true to the originals. Late Rem Parkers were color case hardened by a cyanide process that left brighter colors than the charcoal process. I have seen enough cyanide colors to know that they do not have to be bright and striped and much of the coloration depends upon operator technique.

I believe that these are likely charcoal case colored and may have a lacquer spray over them. IMHO they are attractive. Others will have their own opinions.

Here are what I believe are fairly early Remington case colors in pretty good shape.

[david ross]

Hi Peter.
Nice gun is it a VHE and what is the frame size and year.
All the best Dave.

[Duckman]

Originally Posted by david ross

Hi Peter.
Nice gun is it a VHE and what is the frame size and year.
All the best Dave.

Dave,
237750 is a 12ga VH, 28" about IM/F chokes. The other one, 237962 is a 12 ga 26" VHE chokes about IC/M. I can really shoot that one. The 28" is light, barely over 7 pounds and recoils smartly. I put Hawkins pads on both without cutting the stocks and they work better for me now. Can put the DHBP back on in a snap if I want. Both are 1 1/2 frame, 1934 I think, I would have to look it up again.
Peter