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Questions on Blue Finish
What causes the two-tone on this Government Model made in 1927?
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12-29-2011 05:55 AM
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Heat treatment on the metal on select areas before bluing, caused different colors. Correct for it to be like that on that pistol.
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Thanks. Another question - This pistol is all original except the grip safety. It had a long tail grip safety which I replaced with a Colt grip safety. Problem is that the finish is different (it is more black and not high polish). I would like to have one with a commercial finish that goes on this pistol. I have not been able to find one. Any ideas on what to do (e.g., can I get this grip safety refinished to match)?
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Beginning in 1925 Colt hardened the front of the slide to prevent wear and battering in this area. The first slides of the Model 1911A1 were not hardened until 1937.
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put that safety in your pocket that you have change in for a couple weeks. after while it will look just like your pistol.
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