To the original question regarding the inconsistent coloring, I would agree with Steve (usually a good idea
) that the mill mixed steel of different origin, and not purposefully.
Hmmm, I'm afraid I'm still in disagreement. My point all along has been that this coloring feature is anything but "inconsistent". In fact, that's been my major contention, that the coloring feature is consistent through all ribband sections. What is also not easily seen (due to lighting) is that the feature is present on the other tube as well. For me, it has never been an issue of intentionality. I was hoping someone would know the name used by the Barrel Makers for this feature.
Drew, I'll remind you of the 20ga Ithaca set I did, where the steel in one of the ribband sections colored clearly differently.
That was probably a manufacturing error, this feature, IMO, is not.
Regards
Ken
