timg953 Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 I just picked up a 1927a1 reciever, bolt, barrel and partially complete trigger frame. I'm contemplating a project x type gun. Where can I find nice wood and what were the barrel dimensions on the Colt 1921? I think they were lighter and more graceful looking than this auto Ord 1927 barrel. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamm Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 timg953. Basically, there is but one way to go on your quest for a Colt looking gun out of a semi and you said it yourself. "Project X". Just take a close look at it and then get in touch with PK. .. he will make that semi glow with the look of a Colt if that's what you want, Cheers, Zamm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Fliegenheimer Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Except that reproducing the original Colt style blue on a West Hurley/Kahr is unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Arthur-- Why is the Colt bluing so difficult to reproduce? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamm Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Arthur, Why is that? I'm just curious. Is it the old stlye blueing Process or the newer metal alloys? Best Zamm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamm Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Hey Ralph and Arthur, seems we all can't sleep tonight!! Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisley45 Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 In an acronem you can't do old style Colt bluing becouse of the EPA First the old Colt Bluing was proceded by some damn fine polishing then the chemicals involved included arsnic I belive. Or maybe that is the reason we can't get good case colors.... The cemicals are a problem as are the health hazards asociated with them. of course pretty soon the US Surgon General is going to say living is the prime cause of dying.... BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIONHART Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 FWIW, I was able to locate a source who still offers Rust Bluing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Fliegenheimer Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Wow! Bisley and Phil, thank you for your immediate response regarding Zamm's question about my post on "old blue". Questions do not go long unanswered here considering the depth of board memebers knowledge. Damon, Does this source actually apply the product or only furnish/sell it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyGunner Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Arthur, QUOTE Damon, Does this source actually apply the product or only furnish/sell it? I am sorry...not sure what you meant. Did you mean to direct that question to Devlin? Damon http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIONHART Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Arthur, they do it all. From start to finish. Brownells sells Rust Blue in a Bottle for those who want to try it at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Fliegenheimer Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 Ooops! I did mean Devlin. Sorry Damon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamm Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 Wow, excellent info, Thanks guys! Zamm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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