Refinishing

JCOLLIER

March 02, 2003 03:33

The thread about the Colt Python got me thinking. Prior to rebluing, does a gun have to be repolished? If it is in 100 percent condition, couldn't chemically stripping the old blue and then rebluing be done in such a way that it wouldn't look like it had been reblued?

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  JCOLLIER

  March 02, 2003 03:33

  I have a M1911 A1 that was in a fire, after a complete breakdown and cleaning it appears to be fine, except that the finish is ruined. I dont know a lot about refinishing so some suggestions would be helpfull. Thanks
  
  Jon

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  JIM STARK

  March 02, 2003 03:57

  Take it to a competent gunsmith to have it checked over..If it got hot enough in the fire, hardness of critical parts could have been diminished and could render those parts unsafe..About refinishing..IF it is safe to rebuild, A reblue or parkerized finish is what i would do..... Good luck..

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  copross

  March 02, 2003 16:04

  Glenrock Blue in Glenrock, WY does incredible restorations at a VERY reasonable price.

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  thecowboyace

  March 08, 2003 15:49

  Originally posted by JIM STARK
  Take it to a competent gunsmith to have it checked over..If it got hot enough in the fire, hardness of critical parts could have been diminished and could render those parts unsafe..About refinishing..IF it is safe to rebuild, A reblue or parkerized finish is what i would do..... Good luck..
  
  I lost a beautiful Model 788 in a .222 caliber that was accurate! The heat screwed up the locking lugs. And messed up the face plate of the barrel.
  
  
  Goat

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