I was wondering if there are any telltale signs of redone case colors? I have a couple guns with original colors and there are no rings around where the pins go on these sidelock shotguns. Are the pin holes drilled on these original guns before or after the case hardening process? I think this scenario would be similar in terms of the holes for box locks too. I have seen several older guns on the used market with what appear to be perfect case colors, but with 'color' rings around the pin holes. I'm wondering if I'm correct in my assumption that these guns with the rings around the pin holes may very well have been 're-case colored'? Any ideas? PS: I'm talking about recoloring done in the proper bone and charcoal method, i.e., not cyanide or torch method.
Last edited by buzz; 08/18/13 08:59 PM. Reason: Clarity
