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s&w factory nickle

rp85rp85 Member Posts: 360 ✭✭✭
edited May 2007 in Ask the Experts
hello;

anyone have an idea on what s&w fee is to nickle a revolver, i.e. mod. 28? thanks

rp
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    Try calling Smith & Wesson. I doubt they will nickel plate a gun for you, since they discontinued factory nickel guns over 20 years ago. Still, it would cost little to call and ask.

    Here is their contact information, copied off their site:

    By Email: qa@smith-wesson.com


    By Telephone:
    1-800-331-0852 (USA)
    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM Eastern Time

    1-413-747-3286 (International)
    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM Eastern Time


    By Fax:
    1-413-747-3317 (USA)
    1-413-731-8980 (International)


    By Mail:
    Smith & Wesson
    2100 Roosevelt Avenue
    Springfield, MA 01104

    Why would you want to nickel a gun that wasn't orignally nickeled, such as the 28? The Model 28, in good condition, is a highly desirable item, and IMNSHO, should be left alone. You darn sure won't help its value any by refinishing.
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've seen the plating done by Pittsburgh Handgun, 1330 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229, 412-766-6100, & they do as good a job as any factory does. In fact, Colt refers plating requests to them.

    Neal
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  • dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,179 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    S & W does offer a few new models with a nickel finish - Model 21 & Model 36 for example. So they do have the capability of nickel plating although it may be something they contract out. If you're determined to do it call them.
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  • rp85rp85 Member Posts: 360 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    hello;

    thanks for the replys. have a number of "n" frame smiths, all are nickle, all 98%+. the only cal. i have not nickled is a 357. thanks. again.

    rp
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  • RobinRobin Member Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I respectfully suggest you leave the blued model 28 in its original condition and look for an original factory nickeled model 28. It is probably a rare bird but it may exist. You might want to contact Roy Jinks at S&W to see if and how many nickel model 28's were produced. If you want an original S&W nickel plated .357 you shouldn't have too hard of a time finding a nice K frame (model 19).

    I apoligize for not addressing your question directly to begin with. If you are dead set on nickel plating your model 28, contact Ford's in Florida. A quality job will probably be in the range of $300-350. Good Luck
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