On the up side, they are fine guns.
On the downside, the case hardening colors are thin, wear quickly, and with moderate use, the frame loses colors. It does not affect functionality. Its some kind of chemical, micron thickness hardening process. A further downside is that the engraving was rolled on and is also thin and wears quickly. Neither are indicators are to level of care. Level of use, yes, but not level of care.
Some Parker Repro owners have had engraving chased and the frame charcoal case hardened.
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