Strawing?

Edward Tinker · 11-28-2006, 12:48 AM

strawing is where you heat treat, heat the metal up to a certain degree and it turns the straw color. Unsure the difference, if any in the heat treating that Colts have on their frames.

Most of the strawing you see has faded to a silver color, the normal color of the metal over time.

True strawing that is has been out of the light and not roughly treated should have a faded goldish patina look to it.

Ed

11-28-2006, 12:48 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,977 Thanks: 2,076 Thanked 4,611 Times in 2,125 Posts	strawing is where you heat treat, heat the metal up to a certain degree and it turns the straw color. Unsure the difference, if any in the heat treating that Colts have on their frames. Most of the strawing you see has faded to a silver color, the normal color of the metal over time. True strawing that is has been out of the light and not roughly treated should have a faded goldish patina look to it. Ed