Not really a black powder gun but I figure this is where them that know would be hanging out.
The rifle is new to me and came with no history. Some how it has avoided Bubba's attention and even I have avoided doing any clean up or skin care till I can learn more about it.
Chambered in 38-55 (O Boy, another search for brass and dies.) with a 24" octagon barrel and the patina of warm fudge it does talk to you. Other than the extractor spring looking a little short every thing seems to function well . Even many screw heads seem untouched.
That brings me to my question. In several locations on the receiver are traces of brass. In my limited reference material I find mention of case colored an some blue receivers , but not plated. Nothing on the gun suggests it ever got gussied up or ever had a life other than as a utility tool .
So , what say ya'all ? Did these ever come plated from the factory ?
The rifle is new to me and came with no history. Some how it has avoided Bubba's attention and even I have avoided doing any clean up or skin care till I can learn more about it.
Chambered in 38-55 (O Boy, another search for brass and dies.) with a 24" octagon barrel and the patina of warm fudge it does talk to you. Other than the extractor spring looking a little short every thing seems to function well . Even many screw heads seem untouched.
That brings me to my question. In several locations on the receiver are traces of brass. In my limited reference material I find mention of case colored an some blue receivers , but not plated. Nothing on the gun suggests it ever got gussied up or ever had a life other than as a utility tool .
So , what say ya'all ? Did these ever come plated from the factory ?