color case hardening
I'm just finishing a single shot Stevens model 44 project. Currently I have a matte blue finish on the reciever, but I'm thinking that I'd like some contrast to the dark walnut stock set and the blue barrel. I also have a Stevens favorite which has a glossy plumish colored finish on it's reciever, which I expect is the finish this model 44 should have. But, I've always liked the color case hardening and am thinking about doing the reciever that way.
So what I'm asking for are suggestions as to who does good work in either of these two finishes and about what should I expect to have to pay. I'd really perfer to deal with the actual smith and not some middleman type senerio where the reciever gets passed from one shop to another. Thanks
So what I'm asking for are suggestions as to who does good work in either of these two finishes and about what should I expect to have to pay. I'd really perfer to deal with the actual smith and not some middleman type senerio where the reciever gets passed from one shop to another. Thanks
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I just picked up a nice Uberti that has great colors, but in one small spot about the size of a dime someone rubbed some off.
Is there a way of just re-doing that small spot without doing the whole gun?
If you Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Failfreetog@ulster.net
Edited by - crisisbill on 08/02/2002 10:03:580 -
I know Ed personally for some time now. He also does an excellent job at bluing. 0 -
"Do you mill the 'lip' off the front of the receiver on any of the custom RB's ??????".........no I don't, the one pictured is and older 'sliding extractor' action and never had one.
"Edit,,,,,if you don't remove the 'lip' off the one's that have it,,,,, how do you handle the cosmetics when re-stocking, if you don't mind me asking."..........I just inlet the forend blank to fit, makes for a more 'solid' forend.0 -
Gorgeous.
I'd love a 50-110 pistol grip stocked high wall...seeing these receivers puts me in the mood.0 -
"I'd love a 50-110 pistol grip stocked high wall...seeing these receivers puts me in the mood."
how about a lever action martini in .50/110 wcf
also some of Ed's work0 -
quote:Ed Szafranski, $125 ea.
Mike, I'm guessing you did the prep work at that price? Nice work, I have three I want done.0 -
"Mike, I'm guessing you did the prep work at that price? Nice work, I have three I want done."..........yes, polished to a 240 grit finish, anything finer is wasted. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by MIKE WISKEY
"Mike, I'm guessing you did the prep work at that price? Nice work, I have three I want done."..........yes, polished to a 240 grit finish, anything finer is wasted.
How true.
Most don't realize how delicate the colors are in CCH, or fire blue for that fact. The courser grit polish actually helps protect the colors from wear.
Brownells has a product you may find of interest.
http://tinyurl.com/mk5x7y5
It's pretty durable stuff, and easy to use.
I did a 36 Mex in 257 Bob for my niece some years back that I had Fred Hienzelman CCH. That one I took to a 360 grit and finished off with the Acra Coat after CCH. Other than a couple of small spots on the floor plate and the front scope ring it has held up well to her use.0 -
Just have to love that gorgeous case color , great pics 0 -
The first time I saw Ed's work in the flesh, it was striking. My first reflexive thought, was to nail his shoe to the floor so we would have him captive.
Ed will sponsor his next gun show at the Juneau, WI Community Center on the evening of March 20th, if any of you want to look at some of his other work.0
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