Viewed the 1902 AE fat barrel today.

Doug G. · 09-06-2005, 11:13 AM

Norm, I cannot say if the straw was redone or not. The locking bolt was numbered to the gun. Contrary to the pics, there is about 10% straw left. My thoughts are an old rust reblue done by someone like Ted who is a craftsman. I am basing my decision that the gun has been refinished at some time from two facts. Firstly there is a lack of a halo on any markings. Secondly with a strong light the reddish patina is very thin compared to my other 1900's.

09-06-2005, 11:13 AM	#13
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Norm, I cannot say if the straw was redone or not. The locking bolt was numbered to the gun. Contrary to the pics, there is about 10% straw left. My thoughts are an old rust reblue done by someone like Ted who is a craftsman. I am basing my decision that the gun has been refinished at some time from two facts. Firstly there is a lack of a halo on any markings. Secondly with a strong light the reddish patina is very thin compared to my other 1900's.