Has anyone ever beadblasted a satin stainless finish on a 629 or similar? How did it turn out?

I have a 629-5 Pre-lock Mountain I am considering blasting. Will it kill the value?


Pictures anyone?

T

Any change in the original finish can affect the collector value of any gun. I would think changing the "finishing effect" on a stainless gun wouldnt affect it as much as rebluing a carbon steel gun.
I have bead blasted quite a few of my stainless guns, but I was not worried much about value. They turned out great as far as Im concerned. Here are some of the after pics. The 625 already had a matte finish, but it was rough. If you do bead blast a gun that has lazer engraving or markings, cover them because the blasting can lighten or completely remove them.
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Wow-those are georgeous!

Q BALL
EXCELLENT WORKMANship.
may i ask what procedure you used.
you can email me at [email protected] if you would like.i have some matte finish guns,that could use some cosmetic work done on them.i dont need to replicate the factory finish just get a matte finish on bright scratches ,etc
thanks for any advice