Erfurt with British proofs

velodog455~ · 07-01-2024, 08:12 AM

I'm guessing the black paint looking coating is Suncorite, also known as "stoving". It was used during FTR (Factory Thorough Repair) on small arms throughout the British empire, usually applied over a phosphate finish.

Can you tell whether some of those areas where the coating has worn off look like phosphate/Parkerizing? It could also be applied directly on top of whatever bluing was present at the time but again, usually over phosphate I think.
-Bob

07-01-2024, 08:12 AM	#17
velodog455~ User Join Date: Aug 2023 Posts: 88 Thanks: 22 Thanked 70 Times in 43 Posts	I'm guessing the black paint looking coating is Suncorite, also known as "stoving". It was used during FTR (Factory Thorough Repair) on small arms throughout the British empire, usually applied over a phosphate finish. Can you tell whether some of those areas where the coating has worn off look like phosphate/Parkerizing? It could also be applied directly on top of whatever bluing was present at the time but again, usually over phosphate I think. -Bob