Parkerizing question

[Rick the Librarian]

Original M1903A3s I've seen have all had parked barrels.

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[browningautorifle]

Original M1903A3s I've seen have all had parked barrels.

That would make more sense because of the time they were made...

[Vi Shooter]

You're right. I pulled my A3 out of the safe and asked myself, what were you thinking of.

[Mike Haas]

You're right. I pulled my A3 out of the safe and asked myself, what were you thinking of.

I thought you were dead!.. Glad you ain't.

[Chuckindenver]

wow, was supprised to see Vishooter... glad your kicking...
yes,
1903A3 barrels were ALL parkerized finish.

[irhunter]

Another question, please.

Everyone seems to be doing a gray Parkerizing. Some think, age and oils end up with that moving to the green one sees on the A3 action. Is that right? If not, how does one get the USGI green?

Randy...heck of a fine-looking rifle!

Roy

[irhunter]

I just found Post #28, which sounds pretty convincing...all started out grey.

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