Enameled Decoration

Albion

October 10, 2003 08:14

Is anyone aware of anyone producing vitreous (glass) enameling
on firearms today?

The process consists or applying powdered glass to metal and
heating to about 1600 F repeatedly to melt each layer of glass.
The glass fuses at this temperature producing a smooth surface.

What temperatures can recievers and barrels handle?

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  bobski

  October 10, 2003 09:35

  are we talking about what savage use to do to their 750 series shotguns in the 60's?

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  Albion

  October 21, 2003 12:56

  I am not familiar with that. Can you point me to a reference?

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  Tailgunner1954

  October 21, 2003 13:15

  Assuming you NEVER EVER EVEN think about firing the gun after it's enamaled. Your up into heat treat temps there, and the gun itself would be ruined as a firearm.
  

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  Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.

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  bobski

  October 21, 2003 16:01

  its acid etched engraving on an alloy receiver that had a very glossy finish over a beautiful anodizing. how it was done...got me, but it was safe and worked for years. take a stroll thru gb and type in savage 775 and see what you get!

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  Albion

  October 28, 2003 09:52

  So enameling the receiver, barrel, frame, mechanism and such are out.
  
  This still leaves the stock, grips, etc.
  
  Thanks.

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