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Heydrich · 07-22-2003, 06:10 PM

Patination of wood requires time and exposure to air, not sunlight or human contact. And this film of old wood seems to develop better in the absence of direct sunlight, such as inside a church. A lot of people really like this old look (and smell) in old homes and churches. As a child, I remember seeing ceiling beams in an old German house that reeked of age and patina.

I’m sure that many of the old-time collectors here will understand what I mean, when I write that the woodwork on legit old firearms have a unique look and smell to them. It is something I find terribly lacking and sad with the modern plastic and metal firearms.

07-22-2003, 06:10 PM	#28
Heydrich Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Patination of wood requires time and exposure to air, not sunlight or human contact. And this film of old wood seems to develop better in the absence of direct sunlight, such as inside a church. A lot of people really like this old look (and smell) in old homes and churches. As a child, I remember seeing ceiling beams in an old German house that reeked of age and patina. I’m sure that many of the old-time collectors here will understand what I mean, when I write that the woodwork on legit old firearms have a unique look and smell to them. It is something I find terribly lacking and sad with the modern plastic and metal firearms.