risdon mfg WWII 45cal mag question

[BobM]

Are these mags originally blued or parked? If blued, were they ever parked during rebuild or discarded?
Thanks, Bob

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[Johnny Peppers]

The magazines were originally blued, but those that went through rebuild that were serviceable were sandblasted and given a phosphate finish.

Somewhere around I have a phosphate finish magazine in the wrap. It went through rebuild, was wrapped, and sent back out as a replacement magazine.

[BobM]

Your knowledge in this area is much appreciated. thanks again, Bob