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Unread 04-22-2012, 10:20 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by alanint View Post
Some post WW2 Lugers received "Parkerizing", which gives them a grey-green color...
Not necessarily...It depends on what Parkerizing solution you use...

I do AR-15 barrels with ShooterSolutions 'manganese' solution, which gives a very-dark-gray to black color...

I believe I've seen pics here of Lugers (Portuguese contract?) that had original Parkerized finish...
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