I think like you. I examined it with a watchmaker's magnifying glass and saw no trace of polishing. it is impossible to reblue (refinish?) without leaving a mark on the angles. only the stocks are used
Thank you very much for your answer . I think the finish of the frame is the original one but worn ( usé en français ) there is some traces of rust with cold re bluing
who knows the diameter and the thread of the screw of the big spring on an old old russsian? Mine is damaged and I would like to make one before trying to disassemble . Best regards
a few weeks ago i bought this smith and wesson 44 RUSSIAN. What do you think ? i am new member of the forum i don't speak english veru well . Serial number is 12XXX