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I know Turnbull and Color Case company do quality work, who else does bone/charcoal color hardening? I think I remember a Dr. Hambridge or something like that and I know others.I have a friend who is contemplating having a gun done. The last time I had one done, Dr. Gaddy did the work, so I am kind of out of the loop.
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Hi Mr. Chris --- Color case co. is no longer open as owner is in poor health. John Gillette of (Classic Guns Inc.) has been at it for close to 40years & studied with Dr. Gaddy. Dr. Bill H. is retire due to health problems too, bad neck injury. Give me a call & I'll give you more info regarding who I use & other helpful info.
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Hi I am using Classic Gun Inc. to do my case color work. I have sent him several Remington's, and the colors looked just like the original color's on my Remington model 1894 and model 1900 doubles. Terry Deem
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Another Yes to Ken Hurst's comment. Classic Guns does a great job and very knowledgeable. http://www.classicgunsinc.com/
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gjw: keep that pot sturrin...de rats is shuflin...ed1
Last edited by ed good; 01/13/09 03:39 PM.
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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quality case coloring should provide cosmetic enhancement without endangering gun integrity or shooter safety....be careful if you are contemplating sending your prized shotguns receiver to a high heat bone charcoal guy. he is going heat it up to around 1600 degrees F... make sure that you get it in writing, that if the receiver warps in the heating and tempering process or that if it cracks after firing, then the case colorer will assume full financial responsibility for the destruction of your gun and/or your personal injury. ed1
Last edited by ed good; 01/13/09 05:45 PM.
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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[img]  [/img]   Chris: Any of the better shops who offer true bone and charcoal color casing....these are my three LC's I did myself...12-16-20...I do just my own stuff.......I don't spray the clear lacquer on them, for my taste, I like the natural state better.... The aforementioned Classic Guns are very good, and Mike Hunter put a post up showing his stuff, which looks very good as well.. Best Regards,
Doug
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John Gillette of Classic Guns, Inc. case-colored my Sporting Clays Classic Parker Repro. He also arranged to have the engraving recut after he polished the metal. Although Gillette's resulting typical colors are not exactly Parker-like, they are, nonetheless; stunning and beautiful. After the metal was re-colored, Gillette applied Galazan's case-color lacquer, which brightens the colors a bit: 
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Didn't I hear of a shop in CT that was doing good work also? Anyone remember?
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