Remington 870 Mark 1 USMC

[M1941]

Anyone know what the correct finish is for the shell lifter/carrier on these?

Parkerized or black

Thanks!

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[M1941]

It seems parked or not parked would be the only variable. I'd have a tough time believing they would park that piece, since its black from Remington already.

I'll go with the factory black finish until proven otherwise.

[WarPig1976]

This is a repo build?

[M1941]

Yes, repo build using original parts, ie, barrel, bayonet adapter, wood, bolt, small parts on an action from 1968.

[WarPig1976]

Nice, I'm an 870 fanboy myself. Sorry, can't help with your question.

[M1941]

I found the info over on an M-14 forum. Piece should be parkerized, as back when these were first manufactured there were no factory black lifters.

I had one with the batch of original pieces, so put it back in since I posted this.

[browningautorifle]

I made one up years ago and parked the whole thing. Most of the park has since taken some wear and tear...not as pretty as it once was.