So........tell me about refinishing.

Sorry arguebus357, but I much prefer the character of the old Model 15.
Your abomination looks like the finish on an Armscor!
If you are going to destroy the character of a great old revolver, at least go for a fine, deep, high luster blue.
 
Don't know how collectable that pistol is, but don't all that rust and pitting kill the value of it, i think he done right by it. terry
 
When I gave my WWII surplus M1911A1 .45 ACP pistol to my old pastor, one of the first things he did was to get it reblued.
 
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What one person considers "character" another might consider a "character flaw."

Worn is one thing, abused and not-maintained is something quite different.

The refinished S&W above looks far better than one that's been Parkerized... and I've seen a few of those. It looks used, but not abused.
 
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My EDC (S&W 49) has gotten some really nice shine on corners and edges. Since it got that way riding in its holster in my pocket, I consider it honest wear and character.
Overall, I like seeing wear on a gun; it indicates a useful tool.
OTOH, I have a CZ75 that is starting to chip; I'm considering Cerakote, since it seems to have the best balance of cost and durability. It HAS to be better than the cheap COMBLOC enamel, anyway. :p
 
Bersa is not a collectable gun but you can still have it look nice and be very durable without breaking the bank
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I found carrying my LC9 IWB caused rusting by the end of the day before I could wipe it down. I Cerakoted it myself (just the steel slide and barrel). It has shown a little wear in a homemade Kydex holster, but not much, and it's not as hard to take care of. I used Naval Jelly to strip the old bluing off of the slide, and made sure it was very clean first. I was surprised at how well it came out. I even took some old Lava Orange touchup paint I had left from an old 2005 Miata and highlighted the Ruger name on the side of the frame. It works and it shoots. It wasn't purchased for an investment, but for "life assurance" in the just-in-case.
 

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I can't see refurbishing a Bersa when you can buy a new one for practically the same price, unless of course your current pistol holds some kind of decided familiarity for you
 
Hard finish

I hard my S&W model 57 (41 mag) sent to Armoloy (Phila PA) when NIB some 40 years ago.

The finish is just as good today than it was back then. It's a silver satin matte chromium coating that adheres to metal like grim death.
 
Something to keep in mind, too, depending on the type of refinishing:

If you are planning on any trigger work, do it before it's refinished, and it'll be at least as smooth as before, and the work on the trigger will last longer (less wear.)
 
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