I can see the Damascus pattern pretty easily and it is my opinion it has never been blued. I believe the darkness of the barrels is simply caused by more than a century of old crud and rust. I would be concerned however, and (if you ever intend to shoot it) besides having the barrels checked by an expert, is to have the stock repaired professionally as there are a few serious fractures in it at the wrist and stock head. Nice old Parker, in any case.
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