27-2 Question

[tritonboy2001]

Few months ago, I picked up a nice 27-2, looks like never been fired. According to the 4th edition, it is from 78 or 79. However, I noticed on the barrell (both sides) the stamping is colored gold. Has anyone ever seen one like this?

Thanks

 

[Muley Gil]

Brownells sold (or sells) gold paint to fill the lettering. 40 years ago, I did that to a number of my guns.

It can be removed with nail polish remover.

 

[bananaman]

Congratulations on the 27! The most common paint like used on yours was "Bonanza Gold" I still have a bottle of it in my furnace room. I wonder if it is dried up??? Acetone or nail polish remover should work quite well. I don't have a 27, but have a 6" 28, no dash from 1960. Bob

 

[wetdog]

Here's what it looked like.

 

[Peak53]

"increases value of your gun" LOL

 

[BigBill]

I still have two of those bonanza gold kits from the 70's. It had the glue, the gold dust and the sealer. It does wear off.