I'd never heard of such a thing until looking through a Cimmaron gun catalog. Several of their BP revolvers have case hardened brass frames. What can you tell me about this?
They look like steel frames. How do they compare in strength?

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USASA 1965/69

I see that, but I think they mean Case Hardened and Brass. You can't Case Harden brass to my knowledge.

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Dick

I'm pretty certain that what you have seen is an "I can't write in English" problem.

I remember, years back, when I was looking for a new pistol, Cimarron was selling the "infamous" 1873 Colt "Government". Well, it weren't "infamous", it was "famous", and the 1873 was never the "Government", it was the "Army".

Now, right here, Cimarron 1860 Army Civilian .44 cal., 8 in. Case Hardened Brass T/G - B/S, 1 Piece Walnut, Standard Blue / Charcoal Blue / Original Finish, Model CA048-CIM

It says, quite plainly, "Cimarron 1860 Army Civilian .44 cal., 8 in. Case Hardened Brass T/G - B/S, 1 Piece Walnut, Standard Blue / Charcoal Blue / Original Finish, Model CA048-CIM"

"Case Hardened Brass".

I believe, however, there is SUPPOSED TO BE a comma between "Case Hardened" and "Brass".

"Case Hardened COMMA Brass T/G-B/S" (that would be Trigger Guard-Back Strap)

I don't believe it is metalogically possible to case-harden brass.

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Thanks Guys, I sent a note to Cimarron. Don't know if they care or not.

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Regards, Ron
USASA 1965/69

They didn't when I told 'em it was "Famous" and "Army".

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