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Reilly's from 1870-80 time period. Anyone know why this might be? The only thing I can think is the side plate was actually siverplated. Is that possible?

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You near any acid, or paper, or something that out-gasses?
Gun cases with saltwater residue?

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Asking for a friend. The gun is Inland, inside, no acid, gasses etc. Other guns of same vintage - no blackening. Two guns from 1870-80 - same vintage - displayed in the same case - blackening. Curious.

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one initial thought is that the plate could be manufactured from Nickel Silver in some circumstances it can tarnish to a black bluish colour though it does take some time, Silver tarnishes to a true black colour. Sulphur is usually the culprit and can be found in small amounts in some oils and greases. Other than that it is a real mystery.


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That's a really stewdid question coming from an O'Rielly X'spurt....I'm betting the guy behind the counter at your local O'Rielly Autoparts store could figure this one out.

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Ok homeless what orielly do you work at?

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Thanks Damascus. The Nickel-Silver for side plates idea seems to make sense. I ran the word "Nickel" through my database of about 450 Reilly's from 1828-1912. Not a lot came up. Here's what I got. But I'm wondering if others have seen nickel silver on side plates?

. 3402 - nickel silver “spares” box
. 6645 - block fore-sight with nickel blade,
12251 - nickel mounted iron ramrod
13590 - vacant nickel silver oval escutcheon
17476 - nickel silver oil bottle included and a nickel shell pull
18860 - large nickel-plated Jones underlever - All other major metal parts retain nearly all of their orig heavy nickel plating
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26957 - matt nickel-plated finish overall
http://www.thefield.co.uk/country-h...deys-percussion-pistols-holts-sale-26358
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Obviously Remington and the 870 Marine Magnum didn't originate the concept of salt-water proofing a shotgun.

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Is the display case made of oak? The tannins in oak will turn steel black, but I think there needs to be direct contact.


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