Originally Posted By: xausa
Kirk,

I can't say how the treatment of the bolt and extractor was done. As you say, it doesn't appear to be engine turning. It is extremely uniform, however.

Bill


This metal treatment is a mystery to me as well. Sort of a cross hatched X pattern. I've seen it in both British and American rifles. Sometimes it's really neat and uniform, sometimes quite erratic and "doodled in". I have no idea how it's done.

Beautiful rifles - thanks for showing.