Rocketman, I have learned not to beleive everything I read, but have read that case colors do fade from exposure to sunlight so many times that I took it to be true. Additionally, I never read anything to the contrary, so I'd appreciate a source of testing or proof to the contrary. I don't doubt you and have often wondered about the actual mechanics of case fading, having seen quite a few guns with virtually no case color in exposed areas and the rest of the gun in pristine condition with little outward sign of excessive handling. In fact, I have an L. C. Smith 20 ga. Ideal grade with what I beleive is excellent original barrel, guard, and stock finish and hardly a trace of case color. I thought perhaps someone in the past may have intentionally removed those nasty blotchy colors. I'm here to learn more than to teach... I just hope I can pass on a few things on to those who may be a grade or two behind me. Thanks, Keith

Last edited by keith; 06/20/08 02:09 PM.

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