I was cleaning my various Bearcats and when I got to my ROCS model I notices that the gold leaf appears to be 'dissolving' for lack of a better expletive. Wonder if anyone else has seen this? This is also posted on the ROCS site
Gold leaf problem
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What cleaner did you use?
I often wondered how durable the gold was on commemoratives …. Guess now we know.
What a shame.
I often wondered how durable the gold was on commemoratives …. Guess now we know.
What a shame.
Sorry to see that
OP
I was just wiping them with a dry old cotton "T" shirt. The discoloration was there before I actually did anything. My plan was to 'dust' then lightly oil. I hadn't gotten to start the oil part yet.
Wonder if there’s been any other instances and if there’s a warranty.
OP
I also posted this on the ROCS site. Lots of looks but no replies last time I was there.
GunnyGene
Hawkeye
Gold leaf is pretty fragile. Doesn't take much to damage it.
OP
Agreed, however this particular revolver isn't handled or used; it just sits in a display case.
Air-cooled
Single-Sixer
It's no good now, that's what your eye will see every time you pick it up. And getting it re-leafed would probably cost as much as a standard Bearcat, even if it could be done. Perhaps Ruger can advise...they may have extras in the storehouse, or can refer you to who did the original.
May be a fairly simple fix too. Didn’t Tyler do those? Wonder if he can rub that off and reapply it? You suppose those are like a “sticker” that’s applied?
I try to wipe down all my guns with a Pro Shot Silicone Cloth when I put them in the safe. Started doing that after a friend pulled out a prized revolver only to find out that months ago when he put it away, he left a thumb print and it left a stain on the bluing.
If it were mine I’d either get it fixed or completely remove it.
I try to wipe down all my guns with a Pro Shot Silicone Cloth when I put them in the safe. Started doing that after a friend pulled out a prized revolver only to find out that months ago when he put it away, he left a thumb print and it left a stain on the bluing.
If it were mine I’d either get it fixed or completely remove it.
OP
Baron 
Engraving and Design did the work. I'll give them a call or email w/photo and see what their take on it is. I posted originally to see if anyone else has seen the same deteriorating.
Engraving and Design did the work. I'll give them a call or email w/photo and see what their take on it is. I posted originally to see if anyone else has seen the same deteriorating.
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contender
Ruger Guru
FM, I checked mine. Mine looks fine. Contact Baron.
OP
Ron said his is also OK. I have contacted Baron, awaiting an answer.
I have noticed the same on a number of the 50TH anniversary number ones in 45 70
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Something is wrong my father used gold leaf on signs that have been outside for years with no discoloration. Thats why he used it.
OP
Exactly why I made the post. I realized something was wrong. Just tying to see if any of the other 99 out there had a similar problem.
OP
Well it has been nearly a month since I contacted Baron and still awaiting a reply.
contender
Ruger Guru
Contact them again.
PS; How is Linda?
PS; How is Linda?
