When You’re Hot – How Case Hardening Works

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There’s not much more classic than case-hardened receivers and parts. So, how do manufacturers and custom shops get that colorful finish? Here’s an explanation…

Ever wondered how gunmakers and gunsmiths get that beautiful, mottled coloring you’ve seen on shotgun receivers and gun parts? Want to learn the ins and outs of this process? If so, there are several important things to know about what’s involved in color case hardening (CCH).

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By Tom McHale|2019-05-21T10:24:49-04:00May 21st, 2019|0 Comments

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