What distinguishes a Colt revolver as being "Royal Blue"

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I have a question which I was hoping someone more experienced than me can clarify: What makes a Colt revolver deemed as having a "Royal Blue" finish?

Is this a term used collectively in the industry to refer to Colt's blueing during a certain period?

Is this an actual finish that is proprietary?

As a side note, I apologize for asking this question here. I am a S&W fan! :o
 
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I don't know?

But I do know that Uberti's Colt clone 'charcoal blue' ain't worth getting. It's really pretty while it lasts.
 
Caje, are you joshing? I thought the blue was just done more times and polished more. I'm not in the know, but that sounds "Iffy" to me. I do like to learn new things though.
 
Sprefix said:
Caje, are you joshing? I thought the blue was just done more times and polished more. I'm not in the know, but that sounds "Iffy" to me. I do like to learn new things though.
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I don't "Josh" when it comes to guns. I AM an officer of the Court you know. ;)
 
If you'll compare a Colt Python in Royal Blue, to any other Colt, say a Diamondback, you'll know the difference instantly.

Besides the bluing, the metal finish is done to a high degree, adding to the deep blue luster.

Colt still offers refinishes of their revolvers in Royal Blue. Price is currently about $325. I just sent a Python back to them for refinishing and a tune-up. The one I sent back was nickeled after market, and I decided to send mine back for an original color refinish. They advised that the original finish was Royal Blue, and that's what I'll get. Their web site tells what finishes they can still do.

■Matte Blue
■Blue
■Nickel
■Royal Blue
■Hard Chrome
■Stainless
■Bright Stainless
■Stainless to Bright Stainless
■Blue/Color Case Blue Model “P” Only
■Rifles

The only other Colts done in Royal Blue were the Colt Gold Cup 1911's.
 
If you ever see a Colt with Royal Blue you will know it. The bluing has seems to shine and has depth to it. I believe Colt used the same bluing process on these guns as they did on their others guns, but a lot more polishing with finer abrasives is done on the Royal Blue guns. The downside to it are the cost and it shows scratches.

It's one of those things that belongs more to the past than the the present. Nowdays it seems that the gun companies have two priorities. Make 'em cheap and make 'em ugly. If it's a classic design the only way to uglify it is with the finish. But if it's a brand new design everything possible is done to also give it horrifying lines that will assault the eye.

I'll stop here before I drift the topic any further.
 
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