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Offline Rob

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Anyone know where to get case hardening done?
« on: July 20, 2010, 09:22:47 AM »
I bought a kit flint lock.  I would like to get the barrel Case hardened with the multiple colors that show.  (I think that is called color case hardening, but not 100% sure - please excuse my ignorance!).

Anyone know of a place to get that done?

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Re: Anyone know where to get case hardening done?
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2010, 11:15:22 AM »
You might want to look at this , it was a discussion on case hardening on anothe sight.  

http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17166

I don't know if you can get a barrel done as there is such a chance of warping during the case hardening process.   The usual finish for traditonal muzzle loaders is browning.

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Re: Anyone know where to get case hardening done?
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2010, 08:10:26 AM »
Thanks for the link and the info...

I'll need to think about this a bit.
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Re: Anyone know where to get case hardening done?
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2010, 07:22:04 PM »
I would HIGHLY suggest you NOT case harden the barrel.  In the process of case hardening your actually making the metal a little brittle and the barrel will not be as strong.  Your rifle will look nice with a case hardened hammer and locks...just not the barrel.

 


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