Make sure the hammer is not refinished. It will be ruined. Larry

I would go for the bead blast and reblue, but don't do the hammer or trigger, leave them along. That is a pre war hand ejector, about a 1920 - 30, 4th change. How is the bore? It will have a few pits after the fact, but still look good for a shooter. Later - John

I am almost positive the gun is a 1917. But you guys can look yourself .

http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=103547760

I bet the board would want to see what the gun looks like after the Sandblasting and bluing.

With the one picture I was guessing it was a 38. With it being a 1917 I wouold go for it. Later John

I cant belive that the price is up to $370.00 on the auction site.
If this piece was bought for a hundred bucks by me it would be lovingly restored, by me. That said its a minimal investment for me. if you need to send it off for this work you might think about just buying something in better condition.
As always, restoration is a personal choice.

That is less than half of the normal cost. John