Tulsa; Is it Worth it?

Pete Ebbink · 08-26-2007, 09:47 PM

In-the-white for WWI era guns...

Most of the high-end guys "boosting" a piece do not usually make that mistake...so look to the exterior finish for tells of a re-do.

If you do not see the "halos"...it has probably been re-done at some point in time.

Also...look at the metal grip strap metal UNDER the wooden grips. This is a place where the wood can hold moisture and lead to pitting of the metal. If you see "bluing" deep down in the pits, it has been redone.

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08-26-2007, 09:47 PM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	In-the-white for WWI era guns... Most of the high-end guys "boosting" a piece do not usually make that mistake...so look to the exterior finish for tells of a re-do. If you do not see the "halos"...it has probably been re-done at some point in time. Also...look at the metal grip strap metal UNDER the wooden grips. This is a place where the wood can hold moisture and lead to pitting of the metal. If you see "bluing" deep down in the pits, it has been redone.