Schimel GP22

[Benelli B76]

Schimels had some kind of chemical blacking on the zinc cast material, which may be difficult to duplicate. However, a quick Google search shows several commercial zinc-blacking potions plus home-brew advices. One thread suggested looking for a local stained-glass shop that would have "zinc patina" material to try out.

I don't recall seeing any Schimel presented as a restored gun, so you may have the opportunity to pioneer a new field here!

Best of luck and we'll look forward to hearing how you fare.


Don R.

I paint them satin black, not matt, as it gives a pleasing finish to the Schimels. Lawrie Amatruda who has worked on well over 100 of these tells me that aluminium black works on the zinc body of these. The relative of the original guys Clifford and Orville, Jon Schimel, was supplying a few spares including new grips which I bought but seems to have closed down and moved. The value of these is fairly stagnant, sold one with new grips for £300 yesterday.

Baz

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