"slight frosting"

pitsword · 03-22-2011, 01:58 PM

I am older than dirt and have seen this description so many times. What are the various shades of 'frosting" and what does it really mean. I understand "pitting".
Thanks,
Pitsword

zinfull · 03-22-2011, 02:38 PM

Same as slightly pregnant.

jerry

Norme · 03-22-2011, 03:07 PM

I actually think "frosted" is a very useful adjective. It describes a condition mid-way between "mint" and "pitted". Regards, Norm

sheepherder · 03-22-2011, 04:40 PM

I am confused by "frosted", too...Does anyone have a pic???

The only worn condition I can think of is when the lands are bright & shiny and the grooves are rough looking...like concrete...

When someone says 'frosted' I always think of a whitish appearance...

LugerVern · 03-22-2011, 07:41 PM

Ever clean a rusty bore using chemicals?
It will be free of rust but look just like frost on a window pane in the winter.
I think that is where it came from originally but, I see it used to describe exterior finishes also, it comes down to "rust" or pitting.

It might also describe the feel of frost as you run your fingers over it, but I never thought of it that way.

just a WAG

Vern

CAP Black · 03-22-2011, 09:35 PM

I just purchased a luger that "some frosting in the barrel from corrosive powder" is how the seller described it and I agree. It seems to have an area with a host of very tiny pits that together create a hazy or frosty look.
That's my 3 cents worth and Oh yes, keep the change if any be due.
Jack

DavidJayUden · 03-22-2011, 09:55 PM

"Slight frosting" is simply an open invitation to take it to the range and shoot a bunch of FMJ ammo thru it...
dju

03-22-2011, 01:58 PM	#1
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	"slight frosting" I am older than dirt and have seen this description so many times. What are the various shades of 'frosting" and what does it really mean. I understand "pitting". Thanks, Pitsword

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,411 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	I am confused by "frosted", too...Does anyone have a pic??? The only worn condition I can think of is when the lands are bright & shiny and the grooves are rough looking...like concrete... When someone says 'frosted' I always think of a whitish appearance... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

03-22-2011, 02:38 PM	#2
zinfull Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sonoma County CA Posts: 244 Thanks: 5 Thanked 34 Times in 17 Posts	Same as slightly pregnant. jerry

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Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	I actually think "frosted" is a very useful adjective. It describes a condition mid-way between "mint" and "pitted". Regards, Norm

03-22-2011, 07:41 PM	#5
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Ever clean a rusty bore using chemicals? It will be free of rust but look just like frost on a window pane in the winter. I think that is where it came from originally but, I see it used to describe exterior finishes also, it comes down to "rust" or pitting. It might also describe the feel of frost as you run your fingers over it, but I never thought of it that way. just a WAG Vern

03-22-2011, 09:35 PM	#6
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	I just purchased a luger that "some frosting in the barrel from corrosive powder" is how the seller described it and I agree. It seems to have an area with a host of very tiny pits that together create a hazy or frosty look. That's my 3 cents worth and Oh yes, keep the change if any be due. Jack

03-22-2011, 09:55 PM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	"Slight frosting" is simply an open invitation to take it to the range and shoot a bunch of FMJ ammo thru it... dju