Ford’s Refinishing Result

[jmclfrsh]

Sent a scuffed up and blued Model 57 to Ford's Refinishing to be plated in nickle. Had slight pitting on the left side of the barrel near the front sight, too.

The result is simply amazing. It looks better than it did from the factory, as the front of the cylinder is still pristine and there are no cylinder turn marks either.

It took a little over four months, but it was well worth it now!

If you are considering sending a piece to them, I heartily recommend them. They once again have done stellar work. Simply stellar.

 

[jmclfrsh]

BTW, before we go there, I'm not worried one iota about resale value. This is a pinned and recessed Model 57, shipped the year I graduated high school, 1978. I feel fortunate to have it.

This baby is going nowhere, until it goes to my nephew in the future. I won't miss it, either...only because I'll be pushing up daisies!

 

[Sixgun100]

Wow!

Wow! Simply Beautiful. Enjoy!

 

[scooter123]

If Dirty Harry carried a blued model 29 I would believe that what you have is the revolver that Amos Burke would carried, a nickle plated model 57. Because it goes just perfectly with a Rolls Royce. Well Done Sir.

 

[JAREDSHS]

That Sir is one beautiful revolver, thanks for letting us look at her.

 

[colt_saa]

Ford's is the way to go when you want Quality

 

[S&WsRsweet]

Wow ,Fords may well fall into the category of art rather than refinisher ,also it's nice to hear someone who values something beyond what the dollar value is .Enjoy .

 

[OLDSTER]

I would love to send my "birth-year" ( 1947) factory nickel M&P to Fords to have it refinished. I was all set to go, then couldn't find how to send it without spending $$$. Do you guys go through an FFL, or other method without spending $100 plus just for shipping ??

 

[jmclfrsh]

Just send it in to them, and they ship it back to you UPS Ground. No FFL involvement was needed in Ohio.

You are getting something repaired and nothing is changing hands. And they, as mentioned, really are artists.

Their "Master Blue Polish" looks just like the factory used to be able to produce. Those were the days.

First, go to their website, and you will see a Work Order link. Print it out, fill it out and include it with your piece.

I also printed out their pricing sheet and circled what I wanted done to be doubly sure.

Once my tracking number indicated it arrived there, I followed up with a phone call to make sure we were on the same page.

Then the hard part starts...the waiting!

Once it is ready to ship, they call you for payment and it comes back to you UPS Ground. Someone over 21 needs to sign for it is all.

Go for it! You'll be happy with the result, I'm sure.

Thank you all for the kind words. I thought many of you might like it as much as I do.

 

[jmace57]

If Dirty Harry carried a blued model 29 I would believe that what you have is the revolver that Amos Burke would carried, a nickle plated model 57. Because it goes just perfectly with a Rolls Royce. Well Done Sir.

Wow, was that a "Burke's Law" reference? I haven't thought about that in 45+ years.

 

[brucev]

Simply a joy to behold! Sincerely. bruce.

 

[0007]

Had them do their Master Blue finish on a Colt OP in 32-20 a while back. Damn gun is so pretty I don't even like touching it. They know what they are doing for sure.

 

[mod29]

From what I can see in the photos, it looks like an awesome refinish.
Very handsome gun.

Thanks for posting the photos.

 

[shouldazagged]

I'm not even a huge fan of nickel guns, but that is a stunner.

 

[yep380]

Stunning. Well done.

 

[rct269]

Fords "Master Blue" is superior to the factory finish---superior in that the preparation (polishing) is done by hand, and to a higher degree (shinier). You can see the difference in the final product across a good sized room. The color is typically a bit darker---also noticeable from afar.

I have no current knowledge of their current pricing, but if it's anything akin to previous, I don't know how they do it for so little.

Ralph Tremaine

 

[Jim NNN]

I would love to send my "birth-year" ( 1947) factory nickel M&P to Fords to have it refinished. I was all set to go, then couldn't find how to send it without spending $$$. Do you guys go through an FFL, or other method without spending $100 plus just for shipping ??

Oldster, is your problem that some shippers - like UPS or Fedex - tell you that you HAVE to ship the gun overnight air, for no other reason than it's a handgun? UPS did that with me on a Heritage single action revolver warranty repair to Florida. Cost me like $85 to send it. I was mad, because most of my gunbroker purchases come to me by 3rd day or ground and cost anywhere from $35 on down to $15, depending on where they come from. It's a racket of some sort.

Nobody can tell me why the double standard. Maybe FFL's get a lower rate. In that case, sending the gun to the refinishing facility might be more thrifty if going out through a local FFL. They shouldn't have a fee for that because there may not be any paperwork, but you might have to give them five bucks for their trouble. According to my FFL, however, anytime an FFL takes possession of a gun, paperwork is required, even if they aren't buying the gun (eg, consignment). This MIGHT mean you have to hang out in his store until the UPS guy comes. I don't know. Just speculating.

 

[veeklog1]

Website for Fords'?

 

[Shark Bait]

I'm wondering if they could bring "Frankenstein's Mistress" back from the dead.

 

[g8rb8]

Photo bling.
Man........ wow wee wow wee ......... that turned out nice.
Understatement of the week.