Shiloh Antique Finish

[OldMaineWoodsman]

Anyone have a rifle with the antique style metal finish? Is it just a faded style of color case? What I don't want is a faux finish that makes the rifle look abused or distressed.

Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Secesh]

What I don't want is a faux finish that makes the rifle look abused or distressed.

Remove a little finish from high spots most handled. Lightly brown those areas and rub back a little.

As you most likely already know case colored areas will silver bright with a lot of use and if not oiled or waxed regularly are very prone to surface rust damage.

If you don’t like that appearance then you might like a French gray.

 

[OldMaineWoodsman]

I spoke with the folks at Shiloh. They basically dull the finish down on the metal and distress the wood.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Cimarron Firearms has a thing call "original" finish that you can get, they basically age their Ubertis to look like relics. Have a look at their site, maybe they still do it and might give you some ideas.