Chromed M1 Garand

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I was watching an episode of the TV show "Bones". It was the one where they faked the death of former marine and FBI agent Sealy Booth. At the funeral, they were going to give the 21 gun salute, all the marines had M1 Garands that had the action and receiver chromed. Did honor guards use these chromed versions, or was this something that was most likely done for TV.
 
Interesting question, I hope someone knows the answer. I have seen pictures of chromed SKS that were used for ceremonial functions in China.
 
I have seen a lot of chromed 03's that were used as parade rifles, suppose the same could have been done to M1's as well..
 
Some vfws had chrome plated garands(as well as 1903,1917 and krag rifles) for parade and funeral ceremonies. Not all had chrome, but a few did have them (not known if done by military or 3rd party)
 
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