Gun refinishing/ rust removal

[Warewolf94]

I inherited a Dan Wesson 357 that is in poor shape. I'd like to get it restored to its former glory. Does anyone have any experience having this done? Looking for suggestions.thanks

[HKusp 45]

the question is how bad are we talking like heavy pitting and rust light surface imperfections, surface rust etc.? there are a lot of different approaches depending on the condition.

[normanvin]

Where's he damage?

[Rural Ruger]

You've got everything from from "steel-wool-and-oil DIY removal", to professional rust removal and new surface treatment, to "you're SOL because the integrity is compromised".

Most guns land somewhere between the first and second points unless they were actively in water or on a wet surface. Professional work is not cheap, and usually doesnt do a lot to enhance the value once the original finish is lost. Doesnt mean there arent times where it make sense to do it, but overall, you're often better getting the rust off and just oiling it.

[USMC3531]

Send it to s&w and have them refinish it for around $250

[USMC3531]

I refinished a model 10 , I bead blasted it then used cold blue on it. It turned out OK bit I wouldn't suggest it for anything worth money

[tlnzz1]

Try soaking it in Kroil .

[Rural Ruger]

Send it to s&w and have them refinish it for around $250

Wrong Wesson

[littlefitz]

You will get better advice if you post some pictures.

[Bang]

...inherited a Dan Wesson 357 that is in poor shape

Poor, meaning, Cosmetic? Mechanical specs? Worn internal parts? Safe/dangerous to fire?