Would a Royal Blue finish as currently done by the Colt Custom Shop be similar to the type of finish that was found on early model commercial Colt 1911s? I am considering doing a 1911 project that would somewhat replicate the look and feel of an early model commercial 1911.
In case anyone is wondering, no I am not butchering an original vintage gun either. I'm thinking of using a Colt WW1 repro as a base gun. If the Royal Blue isn't the correct finish, can someone direct me to a place that can apply the proper finish? I'm looking to duplicate the mirror polish blue of the early commercial guns.
Does anyone know which time period Colt typically had the highest polish blue on their 1911s? Thanks for the info.
The second thought I had is to possibly use a Series 70 repro, and have a high polish blue done to it. It would sort of create a 1911, like Colt would still be producing today if the labor costs weren't so prohibitive.
In case anyone is wondering, no I am not butchering an original vintage gun either. I'm thinking of using a Colt WW1 repro as a base gun. If the Royal Blue isn't the correct finish, can someone direct me to a place that can apply the proper finish? I'm looking to duplicate the mirror polish blue of the early commercial guns.
Does anyone know which time period Colt typically had the highest polish blue on their 1911s? Thanks for the info.
The second thought I had is to possibly use a Series 70 repro, and have a high polish blue done to it. It would sort of create a 1911, like Colt would still be producing today if the labor costs weren't so prohibitive.
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