1908 Brazilian Mauser questions

[daytonlawvol]

When people say their Brazilian Mauser has a "in the white" receiver...what does that mean. Noticed some pitting under the wood line, nothing too bad, but is apparent. Anyone have concerns with shooting an old rifle like this with pitting?

 

[Uncle Grinch]

In the white means no finish on the receiver i.e... shiney bare metal. This is typical of Brazilian and Argentine Mausers. Pitting under the woodline is also typical

 

[darrenmd]

In the white means no finish on the receiver i.e... shiney bare metal. This is typical of Brazilian and Argentine Mausers. Pitting under the woodline is also typical

Thanks....