Wood and blueing is an aesthetic affectation.

Building the Lilly, gold leaf on an anvil.

Guns are tool used for a purpose.
Wood and rust blue were the best available, at one time.

Today they are an added expense that lessens the product.

Fact.
Jack!


Ever see a wood furnished AR?
Talk about funky. That pretty seems to bring out the ugly.

Now here's the thing,
I prefer to look at and handle wood guns.

But the modern young guy isn't interested in paying more for less utility.

Holy crap, look how far we have fallen.

30 years ago I wouldn't touch an ugly, cheap Sportsman 78 or ADL.
Today, I see them and they look good.

Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!