Thanks for the post.
Phopshated gcb mags are always a intersting topic. Many believe that they do not exist and were only painted black on top of phosphate. I feel most phosphated gcb mags are actually just stripped of all of their paint, leaving a phosphate finish underneath. Look for paint remains on the inside and in the nooks and crannies on the subject mag.
This mag appears to be re-finished, from the pic anyways.
Now, do gcb phosphated mags exist...I think they may.
Maybe others can chime in.
CRH113, a gcb mag with original thin phosphate finish for comparison. Whether or not this one had its paint removed at some point is anyone's guess.
The color of the phosphating is usually darker on harder steel, the color will vary with the hardness.it. Also, if it was re-phosphated wouldn't it cover up the marks made by the spot welds?
While searching for other items, I came across numerous G-43 mags for sale.So the going auction/website price is $225-250 a magazine. damn that's almost MP-44 mag prices
wow old enough to remember when the pouches were more expensive that the mags ( yes I know why)