I've read that Springfield used a black paint over park on receivers and the last couple of inches of the barrel. Is that why the receiver of this rifle is dark?
Thanks in advance if someone will do a SRS look-up for me.
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https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1e4f35_z-1.jpg
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