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Mike B · 01-14-2010, 05:20 PM

Hi Norm,
Since it has been restored, I would think the person who restored it did not have that knowledge. That being said, on page 52 of Randal Gibson's book he states, "This component (the magazine release button) is strawed on all of the original contract weapons and those commercial examples derived from this segment of the military range. While strawed examples continue to be noted throughout the remainder of the military and commercial production, the rule is that much darker heat treating prevails. Again purple, blue and black have been observed."

Mike

01-14-2010, 05:20 PM	#7
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Hi Norm, Since it has been restored, I would think the person who restored it did not have that knowledge. That being said, on page 52 of Randal Gibson's book he states, "This component (the magazine release button) is strawed on all of the original contract weapons and those commercial examples derived from this segment of the military range. While strawed examples continue to be noted throughout the remainder of the military and commercial production, the rule is that much darker heat treating prevails. Again purple, blue and black have been observed." Mike