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by Myles
Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Pollished receiver
Replies: 4
Views: 3003

Re: Pollished receiver

I only did this treatment within the past year, but after several trips to the range, it seems to be holding up quite well. I have not noticed any changes since I applied the finish, It seems that it is in the metal rather than on the metal, and is holding up much better than a washed out cold blue....
by Myles
Tue Nov 24, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Pollished receiver
Replies: 4
Views: 3003

Re: Pollished receiver

I also did not care for the look. After trying many formulas, that did not touch the surface [I did not want to use muriatic acid, I wanted a relatively safe formula] I scuffed the finish with a 3M pad, I then mixed 3 parts white vinegar, 1 part hydrogen peroxide, and just a little table salt. I pai...
by Myles
Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Pollished receiver
Replies: 4
Views: 3003

Pollished receiver

In 2010 maga45 posted a picture of his 1918 Sterlingworth that had the receiver polished to a bright finish. My 1912 Sterling worth had received the same treatment before I acquired it [sometime in the early 1990's]. I am wondering if this was a popular treatment at one time, and has anyone else see...
by Myles
Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:32 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: New member with a Sterlingworth
Replies: 2
Views: 2113

New member with a Sterlingworth

Hi all, I have been lurking around here for a while, and I decided to join and tell you about my Sterlingworth. She is sn# 66080, that should mean she was built in Phila. in 1912. She has 26 inch barrels, choked modified and improved cylinder, double triggers, and automatic ejectors. I bought her ma...