No4 Rifle WW2 metal finish?

[Seaspriter]

I am currently working on restoring a 1943 Savage No4mk1*

I have a 1944 Savage No4Mk1* with its original finish -- which was phosphated (Parkerized). As this was a battle gun, and there are places where the finish has worn very thin. I suspect one thing that may have been done is to apply cold black over worn areas, which can be done easily in the field.

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