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[SDH]

I have never heard of that, but it is a fact that in the 19th century there were huge amounts of Egyptian mummy linen wrappings exported to Europe and used there for making paper. I suppose that after the mummies were unwrapped, the Egyptians could have ground up and shipped all the leftover mummy bones to Winchester, S&W, and Colt. No reason it couldn't have happened.

Like most of his posts DWalt is FOS, even when tongue in cheek~

 

[silentflyer]

Wow, I never knew how elaborate the process is/was, I am sure the EPA and OSHA must go in to a state of shock when they think about this process.

 

[DWalt]

Like most of his posts DWalt is FOS, even when tongue in cheek~

See: Unwrapping the connection between Egyptian mummies and Maine papermaking — Aroostook — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

 

[Gordyf808]

This is how DWM / Mauser produced the straw colour used for the small parts on Lugers. Just heat the part to about 450*f for 15 minutes and the "straw" colour will develop. There are charts that will show what colours are produces at what temperatures.

Best regards,

Off topic a bit but some of the prettiest straw finishes are on the Swedish Nagants. Don't know how they did it but it is purty.