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"Blue" is a coating process where a chemical is used to cause a protective coating to form on metal. depending on the polishing and actual chemicals used the "blue" can vary from a high gloss black to a dull matte black low gloss finish this is the matte black low gloss finish
The color is a "Matte Black" Dale. Blueing is just an age old term that just signifies the finishing process. The actual color of the finish after this process can vary greatly from a plum to black actual color. In short, most manufacturers say blued finish, although a high percentage are black either matte, semi or glossy black.
"Blue" is a coating process where a chemical is used to cause a protective coating to form on metal. depending on the polishing and actual chemicals used the "blue" can vary from a high gloss black to a dull matte black low gloss finish this is the matte black low gloss finish
