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Kendahl:

--- Quote from: SemperFiGuy on July 21, 2015, 07:36:36 AM ---Why gun collectors think that the value of a firearm is sharply diminished when it is reblued or refinished is beyond the range of my cognitive abilities.
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That's true for collectors of just about anything. The optimum condition is new in the box, including the box. For example, old books are worth significantly more if they have the original dust jacket. Next best is used but still in good condition. As condition deteriorates, it's hard to say which hurts more -- leaving it as is or fixing it. A clumsy repair is the worst of all.

m0par:

--- Quote from: Burkdoggy on July 21, 2015, 09:04:35 AM ---I think that's what was done to it before.  I don't care for the look on this gun.

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It wasn't rust blued if it is brown. The same initial process is used for browning, but browning omits the conversion of red rust to black via the boiling water step.

Rust bluing is cheap and easy, although it takes quite some time. You'll end up with a black finish that is supposed to be more durable than caustic bluing and much more durable than cold bluing. You can't get a high polish finish with rust bluing though, if that's what you're going for.



--- Quote from: Burkdoggy ---Tips on gunsmiths that do GOOD rebluing would be helpful too.
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I've seen some of Joe Chambers' bluing. It was quite astounding. I don't know if he is taking on refinishing jobs like this, but if he is, I imagine it'd cost quite a bit more than what you paid for the gun.

Burkdoggy:
Good to know.  Thanks.

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