I am in the same boat as you with this problem.I found a nickel 3rd model in a pawnshop for a cheap price.I want to get it refinished but I haven't decided witch route to take.After thinking about it a long time I am leaning towards sending it to Dave Chicoine.From what I've learned about him it wont be cheap and it wont be quick but it will be done right.And that's what I'm looking for.It's to nice of a gun to let someone half *** it.