Colt damascus - 05/14/08 05:01 PM
Does anyone KNOW whether colt's SxS were originally black/ white, or brown/white in finish?
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks,
Jim
Re: Colt damascus - 05/14/08 05:37 PM
Jim, both the Colt 1878 and 1883 originally had black and white Damascus like this 1878 and 1883 below. I took the photos under an incandescent light so color is not exact, but they both appear to be very black and white.
Re: Colt damascus - 05/14/08 05:41 PM
Re: Colt damascus - 05/15/08 01:36 PM
Thanks guys. A friend wants me to refinish, just wasn't certain in what color.
Re: Colt damascus - 05/15/08 05:49 PM
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Re: Colt damascus - 05/15/08 05:53 PM
Re: Colt damascus - 05/15/08 06:49 PM
Beautiful two barrel set by the way. Had one of these years ago. IMO the 83s were sone of the best designed and built box action doubles of that era.
Jim
Jim
Re: Colt damascus - 05/15/08 11:56 PM
hammerback, that is one beutiful two barrel set! DANG.