Case colors for the Trojan

[jack lyons]

case coloring can be a very opionitive subject , Seems I cannot get the pic thru email me jlyons1@comcast.net , I will send pics of case coloring we do in our shop, Lyons Gunsmithing, WE SPECIALIZE IN ONE GUN ONLY--YOURS

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by jack lyons

case coloring can be a very opionitive subject

Not really. They either look right or they dont.

[Dean Romig]

Jack, do you color case harden all guns the same or do you use different formulas (crucible packings) for the various makes?





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[jack lyons]

IT ALL DEPENDS, MARLIN, WINCHESTER PARKER, LC SMITH, THEY AII REQUIRE DIFFERRENT MIX THANKS

[Craig Larter]

Most don't in my opinion. I only know of one that has it correct. But what do I know��

[Parker Bachelder (Brad's Profile)]

The process of color case hardening is actually a very simple one. Results can be obtained with equipment available from Brownells. unfortunately many hobbyists have attempted it and compromised good guns. Every manufacturer has certian signature traits in case colors. To duplicate original colors and patterns, requires a tremendous amount of research and a true understanding of the dynamics of the process. This does not happen overnight, it takes years of research and trial and error.
The ability to determine original colors requires an intense study of high condition original guns.

Brad

[Bill Murphy]

Some who attempt to duplicate original case colors on shotguns have never even seen a high condition gun of the brand they are attempting to duplicate. Brian, Doug, Dewey, and Brad are exceptions. They have seen benchmark guns. It is up to you to determine whether they duplicate the original colors correctly.

[B. Dudley]

Bill, to clarify, I do not offer case coloring.

[BRDHNTR]

Brian, but when one of your customer's wants their gun re-cased colored, you have Turnbull do the coloring. Is that correct?

[B. Dudley]

Yes...