I have recently acquired a beautiful Henry Atkin boxlock, built around 1892.
The frame is plain with a nice 127 year old patina, but the top-lever, trigger gaurd, bottom plate and forend iron have been reblued. The trigger gaurd has a brownish hue.
I have seen lots of other guns online with similar color schemes, but it seems busy to me and odd to see a silver frame with a black bottom plate and forend iron.
I'm considering trying to remove the bluing on some or all of the parts, but I would like some opinions about the most appropriate color scheme for a refurbished British double, as well as any advice about the idea of removing bluing on engraved parts.
Thanks in advance.
Jim
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