Gerald,
Yes they did. I’m sure of what it was but its been seen on different models and where it still intact the case colors are very bright.
Bob
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Here are 2 posts: one says no the other says yes. Have never seen a definitive source stating a coating was applied. On the other hand, there would be no reason for an historical source saying it wasn’t applied.
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Thanks for the info. I have a couple deluxe 86s in very high condition that appear to have some type of protective finish on them and then I have a 76 deluxe express in extremely high condition that appears to have no protective coating. Thus I am confused.
Regards Gerald
Gerald,
One reason I can think of is we don’t know if it was applied to all guns another reason could be if it can be removed with the wrong cleaners.
Bob
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1873man said
Gerald,One reason I can think of is we don’t know if it was applied to all guns another reason could be if it can be removed with the wrong cleaners.
Bob
I would also imagine given much use and wear and exposure to the elements the finish would deteriorate over time exposing the bare metal finish and thus cause the case coloring to be removed.
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Maverick
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No, when case color wears and ages and finailly looses its color you are left with a silvery finish that resembles nickel plating. When the silvery finish comes off it flakes. Its just in the protected areas is the last places it remains.
Bob
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Kevin,
That gun has the most case of any gun in my collection. The gun is kind of rare, the other side has a monogram.
Bob
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1873man said
No, when case color wears and ages and finailly looses its color you are left with a silvery finish that resembles nickel plating. When the silvery finish comes off it flakes. Its just in the protected areas is the last places it remains.Bob
Thanks, Bob. Not a day goes by the we don’t learn a new tidbit here on the WACA forums.
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