As I have seen both blued and Parkerized finishes on V-models, were both types used, or were the blued ones indicative of a refinish? I have read that all were Parkerized, but I am not so sure.

Over 40 years ago, I had a V-model which was stamped as being the property of the Ohio State University Police. It was blued, in .38 Special. I don't remember any other details.