PN>  "parkerized."  Is "parkerized" one specific finish, or a generic term
 PN>  indicating  a class of finishes, or ???
 CO> It's more or less a generic term indicating a class of finishes, Paul.
 I thought there'd be an answer out there, thanx.
 CO> "Parkerizing" can produce about any color finish your little heart
 CO> desires.  Roy F. Dunlap, in his classic book "Gunsmithing" points out
 CO> several finishes you can obtain. 
 Gotcha.
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