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Ron Smith · 12-31-2008, 08:03 PM

"It has the look of silver"

Vern,

It's called "French Gray". I believe it's done with an organic acid wash. Found on the receiver's of very high end engraved single shot rifles and shotguns. Almost a lost art of old world gun building, when done correctly.

Tom,

That is an absolutely beautiful piece of art. Congratulations, and good luck getting it's mate and case. They need to be reunited.

Ron

12-31-2008, 08:03 PM	#24
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	"It has the look of silver" Vern, It's called "French Gray". I believe it's done with an organic acid wash. Found on the receiver's of very high end engraved single shot rifles and shotguns. Almost a lost art of old world gun building, when done correctly. Tom, That is an absolutely beautiful piece of art. Congratulations, and good luck getting it's mate and case. They need to be reunited. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...