Thread: Case red imp 133

Originally Posted by gssixgun

The Monkey Wrench:


Just double checked because I hate to give wrong info...

I have only restored maybe 20 Red Imps over the last 7 years, the set of scales that I happen to have from some of those Restores in the shop still, are without a doubt Celluloid,,, NO question..

Were some Red Bakelite, perhaps they were, was there distinct evidence of Off gassing on some of the restores ??? Yes without a doubt..


Are there any Absolutes in this hobby ??? Very few


Take the scales and rub them with a cotton rag and a bit of polish then rub again if the smell is slightly acrid then they are Bakelite it there is a distinct Camphor smell they are Celluloid.. You could also light them off (Safely) if you don't need them any longer, Celluloid is near explosive when it burns...


Your tests, on your razor will determine what your scales are made of...

Well I'm gonna go ahead and 86 the factory scales. Salvage them and do custom. Keep the originals in one piece if I can and include them in any sales I do. If I so choose to sell it. Thanks gssixgun.

To add to Glenn's list of notorious cell rot scales from earlier in the post....
'Case Temperite's' Let me repeat.....'Case Temperite's'

I really expected to see the scale logo on the yellow imps if they were factory supplied so I'll remain skeptical for now..