Model 12 Depot parkerization

[fackovec]

Hey all:

I was going thru my pile of trench guns and found one that I had completely forgotten about- (I have had is so long the orig price tag from Navy Arms was on it and I paid a whopping $75.00 for it!)

It's a US marked Model 12, all original and complete with the correct markings, EXCEPT (Here it comes), the previous owner (a police dept) hard chromed the receiver!!!

I am going to have it de-chromed and Parkerize the whole gun like a WWII rebuild. (I have 2 that are still orig blue, so I want a different look)

My questions:

1- Can anyone recommend a good place to get a authentic tone WWII park job.

2- What parts would be not refinished? Bolt, Shell lifter, etc..., and would they be blue, matt, polished etc...

3- Any other advise before I have at it?

Thanks
Hank
BTW- just to check- this is not some sort of super rare mil version with chrome receiver,,, right?

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

[Chuckindenver]

you can contact me if you like... and only if im doing the complete job...
if you have or try and have someone remove the chrome,,your on your own.
i have a chrome shop that does a great job of removing nickle and chrome.
worth every penny of the 50.00 they charge.