Originally posted by Ken Hurst:
Classic Guns use more wood charcoal than bone to produce less color and more bone to produce more colors. FWIW, Ken
The source of the charcoal, the granule size and the moisture content of the charcoal can all play a part in the final colors. Also the height above the quench and the aeration. At least, that is what I was told. It may just be that this particular effect was asked for by the customer.
What I find interesting, is the fore end iron looks blued, as does the trigger guard.
Pete
