I have an opinion here and for what that's worth here goes.
For some reason the metal used in principally lever action rifle receivers doesn't hold blue as was as,for example, the barrels. Anyone who is familiar with Winchester Model 92&94s as well as Savage 99s will know what I'm talking about. I've handled many vintage lever actions with still nicely blued barrels and receivers that have usually turned brown.
Jim

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