Quote Originally Posted by Brian Dickicon View Post
I have another '42 with the post 1955 Parkerized finish that's got Canadianicon ownership marks present on both the metal and wood. It's lovely manganese phosphate as Canadian rifles built new or refinished after that time frame are. It's distinctive and doesn't look anything like yours. It has a fabricated C Mk.3 replacement rear sight fitted too.
Brian: Thanks for the comments. I pulled out my '42 Savage to have a look at the metal finish and can see the similarity although the Savage definitely looks bluer in indoor lighting. Surface texture is similar. Certainly has a different appearance than conventional rust bluing. Regards.

Ridolpho