Original finish??

[Tom Flanigan]

Originally Posted by Allan H. Swanson

Rich

For what it is worth----the gun is what it is, you can not change that !!!!

Do not fool with changing the case colors, one could warp the frame in the process !! Not worth the gamble.

Allan

Actually annealing before case hardening removes the risk of parts warpage. All competent restorers will anneal the parts before case hardening. I have seen a few parkers that were case hardened without annealing and the floor plate on them didn't fit right. If you decide to have a gun re-cased, make sure it is a competent restorer who anneals the parts first.

[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?

[Dean Romig]

Ahhh...Yes, now it does. Thanks guys.





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[C.O.B.]

I've been looking at this more lately and might add it to the "guns of autumn" heading to the U.P. Perhaps I'll just use it a while, maybe take it to Georgia as well and see if it grows on me.

[William Davis]

Personally with little actual experience, I would not have a Parker re cased, too much chance of warping. Simple action like a Single Shot Rifle not much problem, just a few pins and the block fit is loose. Action full of parts than have to work together like a Parker too risky.

William

[William Davis]

Refinished re done Skeet configuration cyanide job at Cherrys Fine Guns

http://www.cherrys.com/stokpics/67724wol_2.jpg

William