I have the twin to that one. Identical gun, box, everythingok, i cheated a little with this 1950 masterpiece .38 spl in its original gold box with rod-screw driver.
I see this on Makarov PM parts, mostly the hammer and safety.What’s up with the “plum” or purplish tint on some I see? Bluing changed with age/ certain chemicals?
What’s up with the “plum” or purplish tint on some I see? Bluing changed with age/ certain chemicals?
Only found that out when I was searching for the picture - never knew.Did you know that's John Mitchum brother of Robert Mitchum?
It is the result of the temperature of the hot bluing bath being too high. It can also be caused by different metal properties used on various parts of the gun.What’s up with the “plum” or purplish tint on some I see? Bluing changed with age/ certain chemicals?
It is the result of the temperature of the hot bluing bath being too high. It can also be caused by different metal properties used on various parts of the gun.
you monster!View attachment 904651 My ugly duckling. I still need to finish this project up. 10-6. Super accurate, well balanced, great action. All I have done to it is the red dot and a little bit of cleaning. I did buy a wonderful competition type holster and I still intend to get some additional cylinders to convert it over to 9mm and possibly .380 since my wife shoots .380 and I need more volume in .380 to justify reloading.
Here's a Pre-Model 10 (M&P):
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Because dbmjr1 hasn't chimed in yet.
And, if you didn't follow his thread - no decent Model 10s were harmed in this project.
You are welcome!
Todd.
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Sure, but then there'd be less surface for the frosting color.I like that Model 10 if it had a round butt.