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John Sabato · 12-08-2006, 10:43 PM

Steinar, the correct term for the "blue" finish you are talking about is "parkerized" which is a phosphate finish for ferrous metals that inhibits rust. It is commonly used on military firearms and is very durable. It can be accomplished in various colors, but the common colors are grey, black, and dark green...

12-08-2006, 10:43 PM	#17
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Parkerizing Steinar, the correct term for the "blue" finish you are talking about is "parkerized" which is a phosphate finish for ferrous metals that inhibits rust. It is commonly used on military firearms and is very durable. It can be accomplished in various colors, but the common colors are grey, black, and dark green... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*