Finish on an 11'43 Rifle

[Ms15710]

Hi guys,

I was hoping for a little insight into this particular rifle's finish. It can be found in Scott Duff's red book and was also featured in the GCA journals way back when the issues started rolling out.

The rifle has a beautiful black walnut stock that looks even more gorgeous in the sunlight. Interestingly, the finish appears a bit matte with a golden-brown hue. I assume this may be the result of sitting in cosmoline in storage for some time.

Am I going crazy or is this just normal parkerized finish?