The Midnight Model 12

[the spank]

I'm keeping my processes and methods as proprietary information while I'm still in good enough shape to do the work. As I'm no spring chicken, I would expect my focus to switch to sharing what I've learned with interested parties in about 10 years.

Wasn't looking for info specifically so much as just confirming you are colouring as opposed to actual case hardening. Many manufacturers such as Perazzi use chemical finishing to create the CCH styled finish. I would hope you are not using a torch to create the colours and risking changing the temper of the metal?

 

[straightshooter]

Rest assured that I don't use a torch or any other form of heat in the process. None of my methods employ any applications of heat or chemicals that might cause damage to surfaces or compromise the desirable characteristics of wood or metal.

I appreciate the question though as I, too, would not want anyone to jump to conclusions and start damaging guns with detrimental processes. I also wouldn't want anyone to assume this is what I'm doing.