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07-03-2017, 03:00 PM
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A pretty nice 19-4, 4"
Last week I got a very nice model 19-4, ser. no. 55K28xx. As shown in my photos it is in fine condition, save for an odd blotch in the bluing beside the S&W logo on the side plate.
I'm not interested in refinishing the gun, but is there something like a spot-repair for that blotch?
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07-03-2017, 03:10 PM
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I'd try a little dab of Flitz or Simichrome rubbed very lightly with a soft rag on the spot for starters.
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07-03-2017, 04:35 PM
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Pretty much anything you do is going to make it worse and lower the value of the gun.
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07-03-2017, 05:49 PM
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Congrats on the Model 19! As for the smudge I'd likely opt for the do nothing approach, fearing what Warren said.
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07-03-2017, 05:55 PM
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After what happened to me recently on a 19-3 cylinder I'd say leave it alone.
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07-04-2017, 05:33 PM
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The spot doesn't appear to be much of an issue in the photos.
I'd clean/lube and shoot!
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07-04-2017, 08:14 PM
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3 T's, nice. I too would just clean, lube, and wipe down well with a old diaper.
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07-04-2017, 08:56 PM
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I probably wouldn't try to fix it either but if you do, a cold blue paste applied with a Q-Tip might work. Just put on enough to cover the spot, don't try to "blend it in" by smearing the surrounding blue finish with the paste.
No cold blue is going to match the original finish.
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07-04-2017, 09:23 PM
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Dittos on the "Leave it alone".
Gorgeous 19!!!
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07-04-2017, 09:44 PM
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Are those type of stocks correct for a 19-4?
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07-04-2017, 10:13 PM
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Are those type of stocks correct for a 19-4?
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Those look like the right ones to me. About the only ones that did not come with targets are the 2.5in RB Model 19's.
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07-04-2017, 11:09 PM
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That is a very minor blemish on a 35-40 year old gun. I would not be concerned about it, just oil it and keep the gun clean. The longer you own it, the less you will notice it. The Model 19-4 and earlier is one of my favorite guns, pinned and recessed. Perfectly balanced and able to shoot mild 38 specials up to powerful 357 magnums. They sure don't make 'em like that anymore! Enjoy that revolver!
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07-04-2017, 11:12 PM
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I'm with ralph7. Just a little dab will do ya!  Won't hurt that finish a bit and I believe if it doesn't remove that spot, it will certainly minimize it. At least, that's what I would do. 
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07-05-2017, 01:30 AM
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Those look like the right ones to me. About the only ones that did not come with targets are the 2.5in RB Model 19's.
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I was referring to the speed loader cutout.
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07-05-2017, 11:46 AM
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for a 19-4 in the 50K's plus, yes. Football targets were only on the earliest ones.
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07-05-2017, 11:58 AM
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Very nice acquisition!
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07-05-2017, 07:30 PM
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That is a rust spot ,you with not improve it by trying to remove it.Its there and it will only hurt the value by messing with it and end up making it look worse than it does,do not get cold blue anywhere near the gun,you will destroy the value to most collectors.JMO Anyway its a nice gun.
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I was referring to the speed loader cutout.
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55K is from 1979. By that time K frame target stocks with the speed loader cut were available. There may have been some footballs still around, but the transition was under way.
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07-06-2017, 03:48 AM
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As most have said, I agree, I'd leave that spot alone.
As for the stocks, I have a nickel 19-4 at 39K that has the same.
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07-06-2017, 04:41 AM
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38K is from 1978. About the time the speed loader cut started showing up on the K frame.
Nice looking revolver, Bahamaroot!
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07-09-2017, 01:07 AM
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I picked that up at a private estate sale my brother took me to around 10 years ago. A retired Army Master Sargent was selling his collection because he was moving to a retirement community. VERY sweet shooter! You'd soil your pants if you knew what I got it for....
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07-09-2017, 08:18 AM
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There is one thing I would try on the right use spot hat will not hurt the finish on the gun.
Get some renaissance wax and in a circular pattern wipe it on that spot and then wipe it off.
The micro crystals in the wax may be enough to remove the spot or fade it.
You can apply it to the entire gun, I use it religiously in my Revolvers.
The other option is to look for a blued K Frame sideplate as a replacement. It will be tricky to find one that the bluing matches, but you never know.
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07-09-2017, 08:45 AM
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Congrats!
That is a beautiful revolver and I would not worry about it.
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07-09-2017, 09:15 PM
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Sixenough, how did you get ahold of my gun? Give it back!
I have one just like yours. Nice gun, eh? As for the little smudge, ignore it. Anything you try to do will make it worse.
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07-10-2017, 09:32 AM
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I have a 19-3 with a much larger blotch. I sent just the sideplate to Glenrock Blue in Glenrock WY. Doug is confident he can come very close to matching the existing finish. He did an excellent job on a beat up 15-6. But my blotch was the size of a quarter. Yours, I'd follow some of the recommendations above, starting with the least abrasive option - Ren Wax. As nice as the rest of the revolver is, I'd probably not mess with cold blue.
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