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01-21-2021, 11:18 AM
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re-finish ???
I've seen this on many different guns where the RR sight looks shrunk and has a dirty look that won't wipe off. Would this be one of the indications of a re-finished gun?
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01-21-2021, 11:35 AM
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I hope not because if so that would mean I have a couple refinished that I'm sure are not. No, I don't think it means refinish. In some cases they have been replaced. Others will be along with opinions. I think my 6.5 inch early 29-2 looks just like that and I know it is not refinished.
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01-21-2021, 12:59 PM
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What’s described in the first post is ( to me) more an indication that the finish is original. Pete
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I have a Model 57 and and Model 29-2 with a similar condition. Neither have been refinished nor have had the red insert replaced.
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Shrinkage and age with a little dirt.
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My current inventory of 8 large framed S/W revolvers are fitted with these sights, and every one looks similar to your picture . There are no safe queens among them .......and none have ever been refinished.
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01-28-2021, 08:26 AM
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Plastics can shrink over time. Some of those ramp inserts shrink to the point they don't want to stay in the dovetail.
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