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February 11th, 2014, 09:44 PM #1Junior Member
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Can a blued gun be given a different finish?
I'm a relatively new gun owner and just got ahold of my first revolver, which I received used --- so I'm not sure if this is a stupid question or not, but is it possible to have a blued gun refinished with something like nickel plating? The revolver I have is a blued Smith&Wesson with wooden grips, and I'm in love with the style/look of a silver revolver, so if it's possible I'd love to find a place to have that done.
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February 11th, 2014, 09:47 PM #2Grand Member
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Re: Can a blued gun be given a different finish?
I believe that it can be done, however at the cost of nickle plating the whole thing you would be better off getting a gun already in nickle or stainless. If the current gun holds no sentimental value, sell/trade it for the finish you want. If you want to keep it, then start saving...a lot. Once you have two, well, it becomes a disease.
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February 11th, 2014, 09:47 PM #3
Re: Can a blued gun be given a different finish?
Yes, you can have it nickel plated, chromed, parkerized, etc.
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February 11th, 2014, 09:52 PM #4Junior Member
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Re: Can a blued gun be given a different finish?
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February 11th, 2014, 09:55 PM #5
Re: Can a blued gun be given a different finish?
IMO, leave that one alone and go get yourself something shiny. You'll be money ahead.
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February 11th, 2014, 10:02 PM #6
Re: Can a blued gun be given a different finish?
Before you go too far. What model of revolver is this? The reason I ask is that some are quite rare and collectible. Refinishing such a revolver would diminish its collectability.
Another thing to consider. Honest wear on an old gun is cool in my opinion. They have character. Unless it was really bad, I think I'd leave it alone and cherish it for what it is.
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February 11th, 2014, 10:02 PM #7
Re: Can a blued gun be given a different finish?
A handgun passed from grandfather, to father, to you?
I would leave it alone and keep it the way it was passed down.
You can buy a nickel plated anything at any time, but you will never ever get a do-over with that handgun once you alter it.
Keep your eyes on the classifieds.
I bought this polished nickel 1911 last year for $350 and that included roughly $40-$50 worth of extras in that price.
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February 11th, 2014, 10:22 PM #8
Re: Can a blued gun be given a different finish?
You might want to consider the fact that you will probably knock 20%-50% off the value of the gun if you do have it refinished, especially to something other than what it was originally.
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February 11th, 2014, 10:25 PM #9Junior Member
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Re: Can a blued gun be given a different finish?
It's a 4'' K-Frame, an S&W Model 15-3. I'm admittedly torn -- there is something cool about keeping the original blued finish that it's had since the 70's, but there's also the "sexy" factor of my obsessive love of shiny metallic-tone revolvers.
I'm not going to rush into it, either way -- just something I'm considering.
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February 11th, 2014, 10:26 PM #10
Re: Can a blued gun be given a different finish?
There is a good chance..You got something that is worth $$$$$ Depending on model
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