PLUM Pretty Mauser Lugers

whcoyote · 04-06-2012, 10:52 PM

I think the metallurgy of the part has a greater effect on the color of the blued part than the temperature of the salt bath.

hyrax222 · 04-07-2012, 03:23 PM

Sturm Ruger had this "problem" with their revolvers when first produced in the ealy to mid 1950's. They determined it was because of the high nickel content of the steel castings. I have always loved the "plum"!

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04-06-2012, 10:52 PM	#1
whcoyote User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	I think the metallurgy of the part has a greater effect on the color of the blued part than the temperature of the salt bath.

04-07-2012, 03:23 PM	#2
hyrax222 User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oregon City Posts: 62 Thanks: 90 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Sturm Ruger had this "problem" with their revolvers when first produced in the ealy to mid 1950's. They determined it was because of the high nickel content of the steel castings. I have always loved the "plum"!