Matching original finishes

[Brad Bachelder]

In the process of Color Case Hardening, we use several different formulas to match the original colors, patterns and variances for each different type of gun we process. The definitive test for correctness is to compare the finished product to another high condition original sample. Recently Josh posted a near mint condition Fox A grade. If you compare the color case with the sample Fox that I am posting, it is easy to see that they are basically the same in every way.
The stocks are not the same, but at least they are both original. The sample Fox was severely pitted and rusted requiring a complete re-cut of the engraving after considerable laser welding.

Thanks
Brad

[John Dallas]

Brad restored a Luftwaffe drilling, including case coloring for a friend of mine, Spectacular

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Brad has restored several high grade hammer guns for me, always a great job and as close to original as you can get, I am in florida but he may have a photo of the Lazerus gun, before and after you will not believe what he did with this gun, Gary

[Mike Franzen]

I have a gun that was completely restored by the Bachelder’s and most who have seen it believe it to be original condition.

[Eric Eis]

Right now Brad is restoring a 1 1/2 P grade 20ga (yes 1 1/2 frame :shock: ) Hopefully I will have it at the Southern (right Brad ....?). Looking forward to getting it back and shooting it.

[Dean Romig]

Gary's Lazarus Gun restored by Brad Bachelder.



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[charlie cleveland]

thats one beautiful gun...charlie

[Mike Franzen]

A true work of art.

[allen newell]

spectacular