brown CZ 50?

Tulamosin · 03-18-2008, 12:12 AM

Why is my CZ 50 brown?

Before anyone asks; I'm not referring to the grips. The slide of my pistol is a brown (almost bronze) finish; while the rest of the gun is a uniform blue-black. The serial numbers are all matched so the slide isn't from another 50.

The surface isn't pitted, so I don't think it's rust.

I'd appreciate any explanations or insights.

fred · 03-18-2008, 07:41 PM

I'm speculating that you may be looking at two different alloys of steel that didn't accept the final finish in the same manner. I have a CZ-83 whose frame looks like polished bluing but the slide (which seems to be a steel casting) is darker black. It could also be a matter of slightly different finishes and/or finishing steps. Anyone else have an idea?

Tulamosin · 03-20-2008, 10:18 PM

Thanks Fred, I may have the slide re-blued if I can find somewhere that will do it for a reasonable cost. I'm new to all this and I'm uncomfortable with doing it myself.

On the other hand, the two-tone look gives it character.

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03-18-2008, 07:41 PM	#2
fred Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NC, USA Posts: 172	I'm speculating that you may be looking at two different alloys of steel that didn't accept the final finish in the same manner. I have a CZ-83 whose frame looks like polished bluing but the slide (which seems to be a steel casting) is darker black. It could also be a matter of slightly different finishes and/or finishing steps. Anyone else have an idea?

03-20-2008, 10:18 PM	#3
Tulamosin Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Powder Springs, Georgia Posts: 67	Thanks Fred, I may have the slide re-blued if I can find somewhere that will do it for a reasonable cost. I'm new to all this and I'm uncomfortable with doing it myself. On the other hand, the two-tone look gives it character.