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Were gaines painted?

AndyD

AndyD

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Just wondering if British WW1 gaines were painted or blued,or left as bare metal?

Cheers,
Andy
 
Shellac perhaps.

I think some were coated in "Shellac" as this was a fairly common compound to protect things with in ordnance manufacturing.
 
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