Parker case colors

[B. Dudley]

There was no variation at all in the process for the grades of gun. So the effects will not be any different except for the normal variation from gun to gun.

Now, the appearance can look a bit different due to increased amounts of engraving. Meaning that colors and patterns may not look as clear or vivid. But usually one will not see a major change in appearance until you get into the grades with more full coverage engraving and deeper engraving.

The SC trap guns with all the stippling on them are a perfect example of a surface that can hide a lot of case color.

[edgarspencer]

With regard to Brian's comment, Engraving has a great effect on the appearance of case hardening colors. When the gun is new, the light is reflected erratically and as the gun gets used, all the 'high spot's' colors on the edges adjacent to the graver's cut, wear more quickly, leaving only the colors in the depth of the graver's cut.