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Unread 05-31-2012, 05:54 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by postino View Post
The Banner toggle train & extractor appear to be 'plum', while the breechblock & receiver/barrel are 'black'...

Different alloys accept blue differently? Or do they age differently?
You see quite a few 1939's with the plum colored frames, parts, probably due to bluing salts temperature. Still see it every once in a while on CZ firearms producd today.
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