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model 10 restore
    
I wanted to share some pics of a model 10 that I reblued . I took the finish down and removed the pitting and major dings . I then sanded to 400 grit . Then blasted with 180 AO to etch the steel .
I did something a little different than the usual slow rust blue , I went with the Express Rust and this one was at 6 cycles . It was somewhat of a learning curve on this type of rust blue . But the gun turned out pretty well.
Here is how the little gun looked when I got it . Not to bad actually , just short of finish in spots .  
Thanks for looking , and if this needs to be moved to Gunsmithing that is OK also.
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04-03-2018, 09:11 PM
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Looks like a winner to me.
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Model 10 Restore.
That really looks nice! Thanks for posting John! 
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WOW! you should go into business. Nice work.
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Nice work John. Is it by-chance a dash 6, (10-6) ? The picture of the diamond magnas say no, but ...?
One other question. Did you re-surface / re-crown the muzzle ?
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Wow, nice job!
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Verah nice. Amazing skill and patience.
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Wow, Now I have something to look forward to when I get my 4" heavy barrel 10-8 back from S&W. I sent it out to get refinished.
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One of my all time favorite revolvers. You did an outstanding job of making it beautiful.
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OOOOOOOOOO....
....look at the deep, dark blue. 
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Man you did a great job and now you have a nice firearm you can be proud of .
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John,
Outstanding
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Nice job!
Do you give lessons?
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Good job John! She looks great
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I have use the Mark Lee Express Blue on several pieces but I can't get them to look that nice. Maybe because mine didn't start off as nice as yours. Or, maybe I need to work harder.
Good work
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Wow! Great work but now what are you going to do? Can't shoot it.
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I am taking on work . Thanks ,
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I have never quite understood the taboo on refinishing revolvers. That is stunning. Good photos too.
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I have never quite understood the taboo on refinishing revolvers. That is stunning. Good photos too.
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Refinshed-v-AsNew.
Imagine finding a 1909 ModelA Ford that had been stored, never even started since leaving the Ford factory. All original in mint as new from the showroom versus a complete frame off restoration. Which would command a higher price? The rare auto that had never seen the road, or the restoration no matter how well done?
Many firearms never see more than a bit of firing and are put away. Not many cars get this kind of treatment. This is why an unmolested firearm is more valuable.
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Agreed! That does look great!
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Originally Posted by mike from st pete
Refinshed-v-AsNew.
Imagine finding a 1909 ModelA Ford that had been stored, never even started since leaving the Ford factory. All original in mint as new from the showroom versus a complete frame off restoration. Which would command a higher price? The rare auto that had never seen the road, or the restoration no matter how well done?
Many firearms never see more than a bit of firing and are put away. Not many cars get this kind of treatment. This is why an unmolested firearm is more valuable.
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Yes but... compare a quality frame off restoration of the 1909 Model T with a well worn, rusty and somewhat dented survivor. I suspect that to most the resto would be more valuable.
The OPs model 10 probably hasn’t been as new since it was, well, new.
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Beautiful work
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Very nice always good to see someone refit a S&W revolver for a few more generations. May it safely serve you and your heirs well.
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