SRS Request 1898

**rvan84** · 12-15-2021 03:36 PM

If thats the case it appears to be more of a rust bluing. I've seen the process before but was unsure of the difference in finish.

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**browningautorifle** · 12-19-2021 10:23 AM

That's not cold blue. A professional is a hot blue bath and it gives the deep luster like that. It could also be hand applied rust blue...that was the original application.

**rvan84** · 12-20-2021 02:52 PM

Thank you for all the info you have provided. I'm looking forward to getting ready to shoot it and put it through its paces.

**butlersrangers** · 12-21-2021 01:45 AM

rvan84 - Unfortunately your picture posting was possibly damaged by the recent system updates.

I get an error message when I try to view your images. I suspect that might be true for everyone now.

**browningautorifle** · 12-21-2021 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by butlersrangers

I get an error message when I try to view your images.

Yes, the pics are gone. He should reload them, I was waiting to see if you came along...

**rvan84** · 12-21-2021 11:19 AM

I have tried to upload the photos again but it doesn't seem to be letting me. Not sure if there are still issues.

**browningautorifle** · 12-21-2021 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by rvan84

Not sure if there are still issues.

You'll need to re-save those pics as another name on your computer before re-using them.

**rvan84** · 12-21-2021 12:07 PM

Reupload

**METT-T** · 12-21-2021 12:26 PM

That is one attractive rifle! Wood and bluing really work well together. Reminds me of an older Smith revolver.

**browningautorifle** · 12-21-2021 07:55 PM

The left magazine plate shows purple which indicates a high Nickle content or cool bluing salts... That polish would need to be a hand done with fine paper to be so clean and no stretched marks. Hard detailed work. I ask Butlersrangers again, is that Italian icon

walnut you think? Maybe some passerby will know for sure?

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