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The heat shield came from Parts For Antique Guns, in Georgia. I had already bought one for a M12 a couple of years before and was pleased with the quality.
They are the only one that have the...

Oups … old tread… sorry i just saw you asked for pics so i figured i would show the end result.
This was an old beat up 1897 Winchester that had already been cut up so i decided to make a trench gun...

Thank you guys, i appreciate the help and infos.
This is also what i believed but wanted to know for sure.
If anybody has any other or contradictory informations please feel free to share it.

Hi guys,
Simple question like the title says.
What would have been the original finish of a bolt on a WW I 1897 trench gun, out of factory.
Blue or polished bare metal ?
Thanks for your help