[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Barrel Color

Posted: 2/13/2010 6:21:27 AM EDT

I have a A1 20" Colt barrel that I am going to send to US Anodizing for refinishing. It is going to be paired with a 1966 vintage square forged Colt upper.What color was correct for the barrel at that time, black or gray? US Anodizing offers both colors.

Thanks for the help. I have learned so much from this forum.

Posted: 2/13/2010 6:38:06 AM EDT

[#1]

Gray

Posted: 2/13/2010 6:39:39 AM EDT

[#2]

^^^^^^

Posted: 2/13/2010 10:44:52 AM EDT

[#3]

The barrel is steel and won't anodize. it is Parkerized. manganese Phosphate would be correct.

Posted: 2/13/2010 2:22:51 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
The barrel is steel and won't anodize. it is Parkerized. manganese Phosphate would be correct.

U.S. Anodizing offers parkerizeing as well.

Posted: 2/15/2010 11:23:25 AM EDT

[#5]

I've seen pics here of guys using Norrel's on their upper...AND entire barrel aasembly.

Posted: 2/15/2010 11:29:55 AM EDT

[#6]

I've had Victor re-phosphate a barrel. It turned out great.

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