Yet another Pre 64 vs FN Winchester Model 70 Q

[International Harvester]

I noticed my pre 64 m70 has a blued (or painted, not sure) claw extractor
while my new FN version has a bare metal claw extractor (which has a dull white metal appearance).
Also, the bolt handle and safety mechanism are flat black on the FN version, while the pre 64's appear polished blue. Anyone know if the FN bolt could be practically made to look "more" pre 64?

Any of you pre 64 experts have any recommendations?

Cheers,

IH

 

[blargon]

I believe the extractor on the FN is stainless, so would not take bluing. I would look at a spray on coating. GunKote has a gloss Gunmetal Blue coating.