I wouldn't bother with the case colors. The colors are a by product not the purpose of the case hardening, and the lock plates and frame are as hard as they are or were supposed to be. Refreshing the checkering, getting the oil out of the stock head and raising any bad dings all makes sense as does a re-blue on the barrels

Last edited by Lawrence Kotchek; 02/22/17 11:58 AM.