Recoating (cont):
The new coatings on the gun follow the original color sequence: red lead primer, Dunkel Gelb, then Oliv Grun. This would allow authentic appearance at areas of wear, revealing the two undercolors.
The sliding breach block, permanently corroded in place and impossible to remove, was left unpainted and was polished to simulate authentic wear. Its bare steel was protected with Ship-2-Shore corrosion control clear coating (see page 20).
