Color Case Hardening 1911. Home forums 1911 forum general 1911 talk color case hardening wearing off discussion in general 1911 talk started by ted a mc jul 30 2020. Case hardening gives your firearm a familiar and nostalgic appearance.
Home forums 1911 forum general 1911 talk color case hardening wearing off discussion in general 1911 talk started by ted a mc jul 30 2020. James purdey sons shotguns parker shotguns l c. To achieve this classic look the frame is evenly heated to a specific temperature in a kiln.
This time honored tradition of working steel produces distinct and unique patterns of color long sought after by firearms aficionados.
The color enhances to it s brilliance as the metal cools. Color case hardening is getting very popular. Single action revolvers and shot guns are very popular to color case harden. Color case parts with their subtle shades of blue gray and straw really give a gun a true custom look.
