Mauser action for case coloring?

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AndABeer

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I am begining to gather parts and info for a rifle I will be building with my Father in Law. I already have a gorgeous piece of Walnut for the stock. I'd like to find a Mauser action that takes case coloring well. He suggests the Argentines are good for this and has experience with them but I have not been able to locate one of these yet. As I understand it, if the metal is too hard it is not a good candidate for case coloring. Is this correct? What other Mauser actions are known for taking case coloring well?
 
Since case coloring (case hardening) is a form of heat treatment, would this negate the value of the original heat treatment making the gun unsafe?
 
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