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Offline snapper

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color case needed for hammer
« on: December 23, 2024, 05:20:10 PM »
I have an Alex Henry rifle that came with a hammer that is not correct.   I have a correct replica hammer that is going out today for engraving.

Once the hammer is engraved it will need to be color cased.   Where would you send a hammer?   I used to always use Custom Color out of IL, but looks like they are no longer.

thanks

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Offline bobw

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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2024, 06:06:49 PM »
Bill Graham at Nice Old Doubles in NC does nice work,  is reasonable and usually has a quick turn around. He has a facebook page that shows his work. 919-270-3014

Allen Springer in MT, his work is just like Bill’s.  406-374 2569

Allens work is the top picture.
Bills on the Bottom.


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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2024, 03:10:11 AM »
I have sent several pieces up to Tom Snyder in Hancock, Mi for a CCH job.  All have been excellent.  He was at the CLA show this past summer and said that he is still doing that work.
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Offline snapper

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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2024, 03:28:30 AM »
Perfect, thanks guys

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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2024, 08:06:33 PM »
You probably already know this or be planning for this, but you may want to sent the lock plate in with the hammer for color case, just to preclude a visually jarring difference in case colors and patterns between the hammer and lock plate.
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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2024, 08:39:00 PM »
https://www.turnbullrestoration.com
This guys reputation speaks for itself.
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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2024, 09:14:43 PM »
Turnbull was the first I thought of, but also thought it might be too modern, bright & too much blue?
I assume the the colours might be adjustable with the added ingredients? question
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Offline ScottH

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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2024, 09:47:04 PM »
There is also Wyoming Armory in Cody WY.
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Offline snapper

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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2024, 05:49:29 PM »
The hammer's color will be knocked down to match the lock panel.

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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2024, 06:34:37 PM »
Lee Shaver was doing c/c. His work was excellent also.
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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2024, 01:51:05 AM »
I’ve only used Wyoming Armory in Cody,Wyoming but they have been great. No warping, nice color but not gaudy and fast turnaround.
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Offline Curtis

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Re: color case needed for hammer
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2024, 08:23:01 AM »
Tom Snyder has already been mentioned, but I want to add that his color case "coloration" will be closer to period correct than many others.



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