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I know we've had this discussion years ago, but there's a discussion on the 1911 forum about this now and I can't recall all the details.
Can anyone provide details of each of these processes and maybe some historical information on when they may have been developed?
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There is a detailed description of the carbona process in Ned Schwing's Model 42 book. If no one else responds, I can provide those details later in the day. Also, this link has some useful info, especially toward the end of the thread. http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopi...arbona#p3114758
Last edited by Gr8day; 04/11/17 10:43 AM.
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Thanks. I do have Schwing's 42 book. I'll look it over. But I'm also looking for some history. Was it used in 19th century English doubles? etc..
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Chuck, the carbona blueing was used by Smith & Wesson until sometime after WWII
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Mark,
Yes, that was stated by a member in the 1911 forum as well. I believe it was common to the pre-war Colt autos and maybe revolvers as well.
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If I remember right the Colt percussion revolvers are sometimes described as having a peacock blue, that was a charcoal process
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I think Dunlap's book "Gunsmithing" has a detailed discussion of the different methods of blueing and a lot of other handy stuff.
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