Straw color which parts......exactly?

Ron Wood · 02-20-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nukem556

in a related vein, Ron...or anyone else know which direction the "grain", or original machining marks run on a 1900 extractor? lengthwise, or across?

Neither, actually. The extractor is very smoothly polished spring steel like the ejector. If you strain your imagination you might convince yourself that it runs lengthwise but it is virtually imperceptible.

calibrator · 02-20-2011, 12:29 PM

Hey Bill ! An older Luger refinishing expert told me to soak parts in White Vinegar to remove bluing as it is easier on etchings and stamped markings. Since your piece is refinished anyway, I would lightly sand with 320 -400 grit paper with nice even strokes in the same direction for a nicer finish. Heat parts with an electric paint stripper until you just see the color you want and then quench in 3in1 oil or the eqivalent. Often if you wait until you see the color you want and then quench it will end up darker. YMMV Joe

02-20-2011, 12:29 PM	#2
calibrator User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cave Creek Posts: 340 Thanks: 67 Thanked 271 Times in 108 Posts	Hey Bill ! An older Luger refinishing expert told me to soak parts in White Vinegar to remove bluing as it is easier on etchings and stamped markings. Since your piece is refinished anyway, I would lightly sand with 320 -400 grit paper with nice even strokes in the same direction for a nicer finish. Heat parts with an electric paint stripper until you just see the color you want and then quench in 3in1 oil or the eqivalent. Often if you wait until you see the color you want and then quench it will end up darker. YMMV Joe