Remington Fieldmaster 572 ?

[bruceflinch]

I'm restoring a 572. (.22 pump action) Does anyone know what kind of metal the reciever is? I'm leaning towards Aluminum since it seems a little light. Google Fu has failed me.

I'm going to reblue (cold) the Barrel & mag-tube. The reciever has just a few marks & I'm not sure if it is blued or painted? Appears to be a bit different from the barrel & tube.

Will Aluminum cold-blue?

Thanks for any responses.

[swifty]

Yes, aluminum. There is a cold blue made for especially for aluminum. I think it's Aluma-Black by Birchwood Casey.

[kcstott]

The problem is it is most likely cast aluminum and the Aluma black may not work worth a darn. splotchy or just un even

You be better of with a light bead blast and Aluma hide from Brownels or on the high end Anodizing type III

[bruceflinch]

Thanks Guys.