Weidmann IAB, Bronze or Silver Grade??

[ERIC LIN]

Dear all
I had this unmarked IAB from my close friend this afternoon.
When I have this one in hand and could 100% sure this one came from Wiedmann with so many identical features.
However, I have no idea to tell which grade it was, as in my hand, under sun light, I could see both Silver and Bronze finish on top of the front and back side.

I am wondering if this example was Zinc based material with brass coating and silver finish as a Silver grade IAB? Need you guys opinion on this, thanks!

Please see my detailed pictures,



Detail to the Head



another angle to the head

[ERIC LIN]

Rifle color shading
Front appears bronze finish, inner side of if looks whiter like silver finish

[ERIC LIN]

The Back side
the most confusing area to me.
the hinge and pin looks Bronze, but the catch looks silver.

[ERIC LIN]

Here is the comparison to the marked silver finish Wiedmann
Is that possible the silver finish faded like bronze look?

[ERIC LIN]

any comments?

[schwelch]

Hi Eric,

it's a silver grade which has darkened over the time.

BR
Sven

[fischer]

Hi Eric

I agree with Sven...This Wiedmann Design is a frosted silver grade that has yellowed with age.

Best Regards, fischer

[ERIC LIN]

Hi Sven and Fischer

thanks for your great comments!