Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Originally Posted By: KJSmith
To my eye.
You decide.
Turnbull Case hardened frame.
https://www.turnbullrestoration.com/gun/...l-maufacturing/
Republic Forge case hardened finish.
http://republicforge.com/
Original 1873 w/case hardened receiver.
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/beautiful-winchester-1873-deluxe-32-20-rifle-w6155/
Color case hardening on a 1911 does nothing for me.
I agree. I was putting those up as a comparison between how a finish looks compared to true case hardening.
Originally Posted By: KJSmith
To my eye.
You decide.
Turnbull Case hardened frame.
https://www.turnbullrestoration.com/gun/...l-maufacturing/
Republic Forge case hardened finish.
http://republicforge.com/
Original 1873 w/case hardened receiver.
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/beautiful-winchester-1873-deluxe-32-20-rifle-w6155/
Color case hardening on a 1911 does nothing for me.
I agree. I was putting those up as a comparison between how a finish looks compared to true case hardening.