Hello everyone. I just picked up a really neat model 1917 or .45 Hand Ejector US Army. I purchased it from the grandson of the WWI veteran who used it. Overall the gun is nice, but does have some loss of blueing on one side near the trigger guard. Also, I can only pull the trigger once before the hammer won't go back anymore, just the cylinder turns.
I'm wondering if Smith & Wesson would be the best to work on this, or if they even will? If not, who would be the best to get something like this mechanically working again? I'm assuming despite the flaws in the finish it shouldn't be re-blued? I think it's a fairly early serial number, 17xxx. I can post some photos if that would help.
Thanks to everyone for the help! Don