gearchecker
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I am new to this as you will quickly see by reading this.
I have 2 revolvers that were given to me and they both have less than perfect finishes on them
I have been told not to get them reblued because it will reduce their value.
The first is a .357 2-1/2" S&W Model 19-3. It is tight and smooth as silk to fire. There is no rust on it and the finish is nearly ideal - except that it was stored in a tan holster for nearly 30 years and the barrel now has a slight brown discoloration from the holster.
The other is a S&W Model K14 Masterpiece that has a fair amount of very light rust speckling on the barrel and the base of the butt. It has only had 18 rounds ever fired thru it. The balance is nearly perfect and fits my hand well.
I am attaching pics of the shorty so you can see what I am describing.
Here is where you find out I am new to this!
Why would restoring the finish and the protection rebluing it reduce the value of the revolver? It seems that rebluing would resolve the rust problem and it will look so much better, having an even factory finish on it.
To be honest I want to trade or sell the shorty to get a 4" or 6" .357 instead.
I used to own a Colt Stainless 4" back in 78' but sold it when I was no longer required to carry.
Can somebody help me understand this one?
I have 2 revolvers that were given to me and they both have less than perfect finishes on them
I have been told not to get them reblued because it will reduce their value.
The first is a .357 2-1/2" S&W Model 19-3. It is tight and smooth as silk to fire. There is no rust on it and the finish is nearly ideal - except that it was stored in a tan holster for nearly 30 years and the barrel now has a slight brown discoloration from the holster.
The other is a S&W Model K14 Masterpiece that has a fair amount of very light rust speckling on the barrel and the base of the butt. It has only had 18 rounds ever fired thru it. The balance is nearly perfect and fits my hand well.
I am attaching pics of the shorty so you can see what I am describing.
Here is where you find out I am new to this!
Why would restoring the finish and the protection rebluing it reduce the value of the revolver? It seems that rebluing would resolve the rust problem and it will look so much better, having an even factory finish on it.
To be honest I want to trade or sell the shorty to get a 4" or 6" .357 instead.
I used to own a Colt Stainless 4" back in 78' but sold it when I was no longer required to carry.
Can somebody help me understand this one?
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