Parkerize an old shotgun?

[Fun2Shoot]

I bought an old LEO turn-in shotgun ($140), an 18'' barrel High Standard K-120 12ga that is mechanicaly sound, but the finish is somewhat worn with a few flecks of rust and pits.

I can get the whole gun parkerized for about $80. I figured that I'd also sand & stain the wood stocks while it was out for refinishing and I'd end up with a shotgun that would be both more durable in the finish dept and be a bit better looking too.

Whata ya think? Deal or no deal?

 

[jt1]

Allow me to add to this question. Can you parkerize aluminun? like the mossy 500 reciver? thanks.

 

[SigfanUSAF]

No you can't park aluminum. However, you can have it anodized or do a bake on finish in similar colors.

 

[Dave McCracken]

While not my first pick, the HS pumps were decent shooters. This is well worth rescue.

Brownells has some finishes and advice. Get both....