In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
Opinions please!
Jorge
Member Posts: 10,656 ✭✭
I ran this morning into a Smith and Wesson 19 ("-2" if I recall) in blue and 5" bbl; asking price $249 + tax.
It has got rust scales all over, and as far as I could tell, no pitting.
In it's actual condition, is it worth $249? Is the rust something I can restore myself? Is it worthy of a professional reblue job for an extra $200?
Thanks all for your opinions.
It has got rust scales all over, and as far as I could tell, no pitting.
In it's actual condition, is it worth $249? Is the rust something I can restore myself? Is it worthy of a professional reblue job for an extra $200?
Thanks all for your opinions.
Comments
19's came with 2 1/2, 4 and 6 inch barrels, but never a 5.
Probably a 6".
I ran this morning into a Smith and Wesson 19 ("-2" if I recall) in blue and 5" bbl; asking price $249 + tax.
It has got rust scales all over, and as far as I could tell, no pitting.
In it's actual condition, is it worth $249? Is the rust something I can restore myself? Is it worthy of a professional reblue job for an extra $200?
Thanks all for your opinions.
Keep in mind, I don't know the specific model and have not owned it.
If it's mechanically sound, the rust isn't a problem as long as there is no pitting. We could probably give you a better idea if you post pictures.
Only in the worst cases when the value is already lost should you do that.
Follow the instruction others have already chimed in on to get it back to some sort of beauty.
I'll pass on this sale.
Another good thing to clean a rusty gun with is the silver "springy" kitchen metal scrubby pads.....they will not hurt the blue and will take the rust.
bronze wool as sold in weld supply stores works wonders as well.