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DML · August 10, 2001, 03:23 AM

Yes, I've seen this many times. Many Parkerized barrels have three colors. Sometimes the barrel mounting ring is silver and/or purple.

I don't know a whole lot about the Parkerizing process, but I've been told by the folks that do that time, temperature and the type of steel all play a part in the finished product.

I have noticed that some barrels seem to be harder from the lug to the muzzle. This may be due to the brazing process. This could be why you see two tones.

Of course, I could be full of ...........

August 10, 2001, 03:23 AM	#2
DML Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2000 Location: Aridzona Posts: 257	Yes, I've seen this many times. Many Parkerized barrels have three colors. Sometimes the barrel mounting ring is silver and/or purple. I don't know a whole lot about the Parkerizing process, but I've been told by the folks that do that time, temperature and the type of steel all play a part in the finished product. I have noticed that some barrels seem to be harder from the lug to the muzzle. This may be due to the brazing process. This could be why you see two tones. Of course, I could be full of ........... __________________ Experience is what you get when you were expecting something else.