Nitride/Melonite treatment on a M1917?

[Semiroundboss]

Would an M1917 be able to handle the treatment? The sporterized rifle I recently got was neglected a bit and is in need of a refinish, and I was wondering if anyone thinks this would be a bad option.

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[rcathey]

I’m unfamiliar with those treatments specifically but why not parkerizing? That would be accurate for a refinish anyway (note I say refinish — the original finish was blued).

[Semiroundboss]

I'm partial towards nitride because it makes the metal harder and also makes it extremely corrosion resistant. It looks similar to a good blued gun, but I was wondering if it anyone knew if it would mess up the temper on the steel or not.

[ed skeels]

No, it will not. Make sure chamber is correct before hand. Cutting afterword's is damn near impossible. Polish chamber and bore with JB as it leaves a little "fuzz".
Ed