Remington Arms Expert Trap (thrower)

[cjd3]

Does anyone out there know the orgional color these old throwers came in from the factory? I am restoring one and would like to get it right. It has been in the family forever ( 1030's?) It says; "Remington Arms Co. Inc./ Bridge Port Conn./ Chamberlin Works Findlay
Ohio / Expert Trap "


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/3cjd/RemingtonThrower001.jpg?t=1215574213
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/3cjd/RemingtonThrower010.jpg?t=1215574299
I know it looks old but they used it last year and it threw the birds just fine. They are all heavy metal and just need a good sand blasting and paint. I know Gramp painted the base and the bench he built for it red but from what little I've seen on line it looks like they came painted black. Or maby Oiled???

[ohiosam]

Post your question over at shotgun world, someone there probably will know the answer.

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/index.php

[whitetailfreak]

i saw one that was yellow on top and red on bottom .i dont know if it was org. paint color but it looked good .

[cjd3]

Thanks Guys. I can always count on someone out there to offer additional input.
If anyone else remembers seeing one of these in a garage or barn,let me know.

[cjd3]

Attached is how it came out after sand blasting and paint. I'm happy.

http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/3cjd/th_RemingtonThrower002-1.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/3cjd/RemingtonThrower006-1.jpg?t=1215836279
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/3cjd/RemingtonThrower007.jpg?t=1215836428
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/3cjd/RemingtonThrower010-1.jpg?t=1215836465

[bmiller]

Looks like you did a real nice job :bouncy:

[cjd3]

Thanks. Had some fun w/ it doday!
Gramp would be proud. I remember using it with him as a kid about 40 years ago.