Original finish??

[B. Dudley]

That gun is not original finish. The cyanide colors as well as the noticeable polishing line under the bolster is typical of a DelGrego re-color.

I personally do not believe that Cyanide coloring was used on any production Parker by Remington. That was something utilized after the war on guns for Service and refinishing.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

That was something utilized after the war on guns for Service and refinishing.

Brian, please explain what "the war on guns for Service and refinishing." means... I don't understand it.

Best, Dean






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[C.O.B.]

I think he's referring to guns that were sent in for service after WWII.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

That gun is not original finish. The cyanide colors as well as the noticeable polishing line under the bolster is typical of a DelGrego re-color.

I personally do not believe that Cyanide coloring was used on any production Parker by Remington. That was something utilized after the war, on guns for Service and refinishing.

Dean, does it make sense now?

[Double Lab]

[QUOTE=Brian Dudley;253903]That gun is not original finish. The cyanide colors as well as the noticeable polishing line under the bolster is typical of a DelGrego re-color.

I've seen that polishing line on a number of DelGrego guns and have often wondered if they did that on purpose or was it a result of some secret process?