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Anyone ever reblued or nickel plated your own firearm?
Posted on 1/14/19 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 1/14/19 at 12:27 pm
I have a chance to get a Colt Python but it’s in serious need of a refinish. Anyone ever done this before?
This post was edited on 1/14/19 at 12:52 pm
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Posted on 1/14/19 at 12:29 pm to finchmeister08
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I heave a chance to get a Colt Python but it’s in serious need of a refinish
are you buying this as an investment or as a gun to shoot?
Posted on 1/14/19 at 12:49 pm to finchmeister08
I've reblued a Marlin 30/30.
did not turn out very well. I was a kid when I tried it however.
did not turn out very well. I was a kid when I tried it however.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 12:52 pm to civiltiger07
quote:
are you buying this as an investment or as a gun to shoot?
maybe both.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 12:54 pm to finchmeister08
I would be very careful about refinishing the gun if you are buying it for investment purposes.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 1:11 pm to finchmeister08
No but I have used cerakote and I love it.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 1:12 pm to Tdot_RiverDawg
quote:
Colt Python
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cerakote
absolutely not
Posted on 1/14/19 at 1:19 pm to SportTiger1
there's a local place that can do it. the can reblue it or strip it and to a nickel plating.
LINK
NICKEL ELECTROLYTIC – VERY DURABLE AND WATER RESISTANT, IT HAS BEEN AROUND THE INDUSTRY FOREVER
Matte With Flaw Removal $250.00
Brushed Flats/Matte Rounds 400 Grit Polish $250.00
Brushed 100% $265.00
HOT BLUE FINISH – THE CLASSIC FINISH OF THE FIREARMS INDUSTRY
Matte With Flaw Removal $210.00
Brushed Flats/Matte Rounds 400 Grit Polish $210.00
100% Brushed Polished $225.00
that's a lot of money though.
i've been watching these Perma-Blue videos on youtube and i'm not so sure that's the way i want to go.
LINK
NICKEL ELECTROLYTIC – VERY DURABLE AND WATER RESISTANT, IT HAS BEEN AROUND THE INDUSTRY FOREVER
Matte With Flaw Removal $250.00
Brushed Flats/Matte Rounds 400 Grit Polish $250.00
Brushed 100% $265.00
HOT BLUE FINISH – THE CLASSIC FINISH OF THE FIREARMS INDUSTRY
Matte With Flaw Removal $210.00
Brushed Flats/Matte Rounds 400 Grit Polish $210.00
100% Brushed Polished $225.00
that's a lot of money though.
i've been watching these Perma-Blue videos on youtube and i'm not so sure that's the way i want to go.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 1:25 pm to finchmeister08
quote:
maybe both.
I'd send it to Colt custom shop if anything investment related
Posted on 1/14/19 at 1:37 pm to finchmeister08
No I haven't, but I've heard from other people that have and from speaking with them I would go pay the $200 to get it done.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 2:16 pm to finchmeister08
I did a cold blue on an old Ruger Security Six 357 mag that my uncle gave me because it was rusted as hell. It don't look like much but it is a wheel gun I use when walking in the woods for hogs. It is reliable, but it is a beater gun so the blueing did not matter much. On something like a Colt Python then I would have it professionally done. That is like having a Ferrari and using a rattle can to paint it
Posted on 1/14/19 at 2:23 pm to Perrydawg
I'm a complete cheap arse...but
This...over And over, this
quote:
On something like a Colt Python then I would have it professionally done.
This...over And over, this
Posted on 1/14/19 at 3:48 pm to SportTiger1
to kind of give you an image of the gun, this is it...
Posted on 1/14/19 at 4:24 pm to NYCAuburn
If this pistol needs said rebluing, how much of an investment can it be? I would question the internal condition if it looks that bad.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 4:33 pm to KemoSabe65
the guy says that the action is "fine" and the bore "looks great".
Posted on 1/14/19 at 5:37 pm to finchmeister08
I rust blued something. Turned out great. Not hard just time consuming.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 6:04 pm to finchmeister08
Are there any gunsmith recommendations for Nickel Plating a pistol? Has anyone had a gunsmith nickel plate a pistol and were they happy with the end product?
Posted on 1/14/19 at 6:41 pm to finchmeister08
You might be reducing the value by rebluing. A lot of folks won't consider it a collectible once that happens. That's probably a 40-50% the way it is. I would talk to a collector or look up similar non-reblued and reblued sales on Gunbroker to see. Putting an authentic grip might increase the value more.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 7:02 pm to finchmeister08
I helped a buddy strip an old rifle and then cold blue it a few years ago. It took most of a Saturday afternoon and the finished product looked decent (decent enough for an old hog gun). But if you take it out on a humid day it will rust through the blueing. I wouldn’t waste my time doing it again, especially if it’s on a valuable firearm.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 7:43 pm to rebelrouser
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You might be reducing the value by rebluing. A lot of folks won't consider it a collectible once that happens.
did you see the pictures? it's in serious need of a refinish. i wouldn't be surprised if it's not pitting around the frame at the hammer.
This post was edited on 1/14/19 at 7:44 pm
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