SigfanUSAF
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Hey guys (and gals)
I'm working on an article on used gun values, and how different things, ie poor reblues, can effect value. Too often I see spray paint/poor nickel jobs/bad reblues on used guns for sale, and the said guns are still priced in the 90% and up range.
For your enjoyment are some photos of a KCPD Registered Magnum that had been horribly reblued at some point in its life, after the Kansas City PD probably reblued it several times themselves. This is now in our shop for a complete restoration, some mechanical help, color case work on the hammer and trigger, and reblue.
This is a great example of what a heavy buffing job to get a quick shine can do to your firearm. All too often, this is exactly what comes out of shops offering "refinishing services". I have about 3 to 4 hours in just fixing the yoke to frame fit, via peening, filing, and sanding. The sideplate area is just as bad
Basically all sharp edges were "lost" in the reblueing process, so what I'm doing is restoring the gun to as close to factory as I can.
So where am I going with this?
What does this kind of poor refinish do to the value of your gun?
Why are so many poorly refinished guns commanding premium prices?
Again, this is going to be for a future magazine article, so I welcome any input. Thanks!
Dave Chicoine (Jr)
I'm working on an article on used gun values, and how different things, ie poor reblues, can effect value. Too often I see spray paint/poor nickel jobs/bad reblues on used guns for sale, and the said guns are still priced in the 90% and up range.
For your enjoyment are some photos of a KCPD Registered Magnum that had been horribly reblued at some point in its life, after the Kansas City PD probably reblued it several times themselves. This is now in our shop for a complete restoration, some mechanical help, color case work on the hammer and trigger, and reblue.
This is a great example of what a heavy buffing job to get a quick shine can do to your firearm. All too often, this is exactly what comes out of shops offering "refinishing services". I have about 3 to 4 hours in just fixing the yoke to frame fit, via peening, filing, and sanding. The sideplate area is just as bad
Basically all sharp edges were "lost" in the reblueing process, so what I'm doing is restoring the gun to as close to factory as I can. So where am I going with this?
What does this kind of poor refinish do to the value of your gun?
Why are so many poorly refinished guns commanding premium prices?
Again, this is going to be for a future magazine article, so I welcome any input. Thanks!
Dave Chicoine (Jr)
