Rebluing rifles

eastwood44mag

December 02, 2004 17:29

Through connections, I can get a professional quality reblue for $40.

Should I have it done on my SAR-1 (cause the finish is crap) and/or my .44 (cause it's seen some real wear)?

I guess the question is does a professional quality job detract from the value on shooter, or is it only a concern on "collectibles"?

Thanks.

O Lord,
grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change
the courage to change the things I can,
and the supreme firepower to make the difference.

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  Rimmer

  December 02, 2004 20:04

  All I can offer here is my 2? but I wouldn't hesitate doing a shooter. A collectable, if it's indeed a valuable piece is a different story.
  
  I've taken a couple older rifles and turned them back into what they once were without any regret and I'd certainly do it again. Actually the last one was purchased cheap because of it's finish and now I wouldn't sell it for three times what I paid. (and I've been offered)
  
  Rich
  Ohio

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  Der Gebirgsjager

  December 02, 2004 20:48

  Continuing on with what Rimmer was saying, it sounds like neither of your firearms are collectables; unless, perhaps your .44 is something like an early Ruger flattop. So, I would say that a reblue would result in no loss of value for either gun, and would enhance the appearance, protection, and perhaps even the value for resale. A rule of thumb, though, is that a collectable firearm should not be reblued unless the condition has reached such a point that the value can't be hurt by rebluing, and may in fact be increased. There are some that believe this point is never reached, but it has to be taken case by case.

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