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I have a little 20 gauge Fox that I would like polished, reblued and case colored. Who would you recommend? Ive had Malcolm Clark and Turnbull recommended - any others?
Thanks,
Jeff
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I believe Fox's are not case colored the traditional way but has Cyanide colors. There are people who do it I believe. I am sure someone will come along with some real answers.
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Depends on the era. Post 1915 was cyanide colored.
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If you like case color over Cyanide colors then get what you like. I think the change was due to cost more than durability or looks. As a refinished gun you should do what you like to it. If you like a oil finish then do it as well. There is no code of the west demanding we restore to exact factory conditions.
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I have had Pete Mazur of Grass Valley, CA work on my Fox guns (;and others). He is an incredibly good metal finisher...and gunsmith.
Is your Fox a graded gun or Sterlingworth?
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'Tis but a lowly Sterlingworth, but it has lovely 30" barrels. I've already restocked it with a fabulous piece of Turkish, so I want the metal to look nice as well. I've seen pics of Mr. Mazur's work and it is fabulous, but I don't think I want to wait years before I get my gun worked on. I know some shops have stopped doing cyanide case colors because of the danger and the cost with disposing of chemicals. I prefer bone charcoal case color anyway.
Jeff
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Well - sometimes Pete does take a while to get through the back log. Sounds like a nice gun. Good luck with the project.
C Man
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non better than turnbull...and keep your receipt if you ever decide to sell hit...turnbull provenance usually enhances the value of firearms...
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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non(e) better than turnbull... That is your opinion only. SRH
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Classic Guns in Illinois. Bobby
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