Very nice. How did you do the aging process. I would like to do that to the cowboy rifle. Also, you wouldn't be disappointed. The nickel with wood grips is a little expensive, but I think it was worth it. The German made quality really shows. It's actually a little heavier than the real Beretta 92.
My friend has the Legends Lever action. Nice and very accurate rifle. The wood furniture in not real wood though. Faux wood. I don’t think it wood look good in the aging process. I fitted genuine Walnut checkered grip panels to the 1911 and aged them with the pistol. It really helps to use real wood. This is the German Luger I also aged. First thing was to remove the plastic grip panels and fit genuine wood ones.
I am not certain but think the lever action rifle has the same black painted finish as the German Luger. I just used 400 grit sand paper and a green synthetic wool to rub down the edges. I did use black spray paint (sprayed in the paint cap) and a artist brush to cover the white script. (Warning label, caliber,etc) Then use cold bluing to color the bare metal.
I’m hoping to retire at 50 which is 10 years from now. One thing I can say for sure, is I won’t run out of things to do. I could keep my mind and body busy for another 50 years with ease. The scary part for me is when my body can’t keep up with my mind.
older and slower has its advantages , specially after retirement . " you don't have to finish today ."
O man that’s a head first tumble down memory lane, a very nice bit of kit.
