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April 9, 2015
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Hello All,
I just saw a double Action Ruger that stared as Blued revolver and the owner had the frame case hardened. I think it is a very classy look. Has anyone had a barrel shroud or a DW Frame case hardened? Thinking this might be a classy way to restore a rusted barrel shroud or a pitted frame. I am not a fan of the cerekote finish but this case hardened look is NICE.
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humane, while his education has been sadly neglected.”
-Henry David Thoreau
“When some of my friends have asked me anxiously about their boys, whether
they should let them hunt, I have answered, yes – remembering that it was
one of the best parts of my education – *make* them hunters.”
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March 29, 2018
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I have never done this to a Dan Wesson, but I have Smith and Wessons
Back around 15 years ago the Smith and Wesson Performance Center produced the Heritage Series of revolvers. These were an exclusive offering through Lew Horton Distributors. One of the available finishes was a Color Case Hardened frame that was the work of restoration master Doug Turnbul.
I thought they looked magnificent
The Heritage revolvers were also available in blue or nickel. Here are all three finishes on the Ed McGivern Special
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Dans Club
March 25, 2013
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Very pretty. Case hardening was important before the advent of harder steels. Frames, triggers, hammers and lockwork were hardened to prevent scratches and wear. Today they are not necessary, but pretty in a retro way.
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April 20, 2010
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I have also thought that a Dan Wesson would look elegant with a case hardened frame and blued shroud and cylinder, with an LB grip to finish it. But I have never pursued it. I would think that Turnbull could do the work.
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April 9, 2015
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lonwolf93 said
I have also thought that a Dan Wesson would look elegant with a case hardened frame and blued shroud and cylinder, with an LB grip to finish it. But I have never pursued it. I would think that Turnbull could do the work.
This is straight off the Turnbull website. Looks like they sell these for just under 1K.
“We cannot but pity the boy who has never fired a gun; he is no more
humane, while his education has been sadly neglected.”
-Henry David Thoreau
“When some of my friends have asked me anxiously about their boys, whether
they should let them hunt, I have answered, yes – remembering that it was
one of the best parts of my education – *make* them hunters.”
-Henry David Thoreau
February 16, 2016
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PAbowhunter said
This is straight off the Turnbull website.
A beautiful 19th century top-end finish and they put rubber grips on it ?
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