29-2 with dull looking barrel-need advice

[haris1]

I acquired a 98-99 per cent 29-2, 8 3/8 barrel that sat in a presentation case for decades. It number is N3663xx,dating to mid 70's. the frame,cylinder and everything has the rich bright blue but the barrel has a milky,dull or matte looking finish. regular solvents and cleaners have no efffect. Is there anything like a rouge , really really fine steel wool,wipeaway cloth, or something else that can bring the shiny blue back or is it just toast?? Thanks for your input. I am experimenting with a light box and will try to post a picture soon

 

[Ga Johnny]

flitz oughta bring it back

 

[Bullet Bob]

I would try Renaissance Wax, available from Brownell's and others.

 

[Iggy]

I picked up a model 57 of similar vintage. Frame and cylinder were beautiful. Barrel looked like it was GM gun metal blue paint. After asking several of the experts here on the forum, I came to the conclusion that it is just the way some of the S&W's of that age left the factory.

I sent mine back to S&W for a re-blue.

I know the purists here on the forum cringe at the thought, but I don't intend to sell it and I like it much better this way.

 

[stk622]

Flitz It! Worked a couple wonders for me!

 

[stmry]

I use flitz on the bright work on my boat. Are you sure it is not too strong for a blued finish revolver?

 

[Xfuzz]

Semi-Chrome....works well, go easy.

 

[large_orange_drink]

Somewhere down the line, collectors will be looking for these two tone Model 29's as an unusual manufacturers 'error', and they will be worth a premium over a standard Model 29. I know, I know, but that is how these guys are. Flitz would work but be careful. I would sell it and buy somthing I was more happy with.

 

[stk622]

I use flitz on the bright work on my boat. Are you sure it is not too strong for a blued finish revolver?

While I use the "regular" Flitz, I also use the Flitz Rifle/Gun wax. If you don't have heavy stuff to remove ( scratches) this also works exceptionally well.

The other night when I posted the pics with my guessing game on what Revolver I had......... Under the grips were a complete mess and it almost looked like it was starting to pit....the Flitz goes on easy...buffs off easier, and leaves a high shine like a good car wax on a car....

I should have been more clear on which Flitz product I was recommending.

Mark

 

[CWH44300]

let us know how u make out

 

[firearmsunlimited]

Semi-Chrome....works well, go easy.

Semi Chrome definately removes bluing!

 

[Sgt 127]

Flitz is highly abrasive. Go light, very light with regular Flitz or Semichrome on a blued gun. Nickel for that matter too. Either one will take the finish off and the bright surface you see is bare steel. It will, however be very pretty.

I had several Smith and Wessons in the late 70's to early 80's that had bad blue. It always looked dull and felt like it was ever so slightly porous when you ran your finger over it.

I sent a couple back, and, they came back the same way, so, they were either working the bugs out of a new blueing solution, had a bad day, I had a bad run of luck, who knows.

The interesting thing was, if you took a cleaning patch, and, put a few drops of oil on it and rubbed the finish, it would come off brown. The finish never got shiny. It just stayed milky colored and slightly clouded. And, it never seemed to stop shedding that brown residue, no matter how many times I rubbed the finish.

 

[mikeruns]

Boy Howdy Iggy, that 57 still just does it for me.... dull bbl or not...2 thumbs up

 

[stk622]

Flitz is highly abrasive. Go light, very light with regular Flitz or Semichrome on a blued gun. Nickel for that matter too. Either one will take the finish off and the bright surface you see is bare steel. It will, however be very pretty.

I had several Smith and Wessons in the late 70's to early 80's that had bad blue. It always looked dull and felt like it was ever so slightly porous when you ran your finger over it.

I sent a couple back, and, they came back the same way, so, they were either working the bugs out of a new blueing solution, had a bad day, I had a bad run of luck, who knows.

The interesting thing was, if you took a cleaning patch, and, put a few drops of oil on it and rubbed the finish, it would come off brown. The finish never got shiny. It just stayed milky colored and slightly clouded. And, it never seemed to stop shedding that brown residue, no matter how many times I rubbed the finish.

The Flitz RIFLE/ GUN WAX ( bottle marked just like that) is Non- Abrasive

 

[haris1]

29-2 with dull barrel-NOW ITS BRITE!!!!

well, i wish i took a before photo but it was the same as Iggy's before picture of his 41 mag before he had it reblued.
I used a flits product that say "metal, plastic and fiberglass
polish and it just worked wonders. then i used the flitz brand wax. what did come off was brown in color that others had reported. here are the after pictures. I am going to keep the gun where I was going to get rid of the ugly dukling!!!
Thanks , all you guys for yoru input
Haris

 

[01shm]

Dab of Flitz and Ren wax will do the trick

 

[stk622]

well, i wish i took a before photo but it was the same as Iggy's before picture of his 41 mag before he had it reblued.
I used a flits product that say "metal, plastic and fiberglass
polish and it just worked wonders. then i used the flitz brand wax. what did come off was brown in color that others had reported. here are the after pictures. I am going to keep the gun where I was going to get rid of the ugly dukling!!!
Thanks , all you guys for yoru input
Haris

Looks GREAT and I knew the Flitz Gun/ Rifle wax wouldn't fail you.... or hurt your now Pristine Revolver!
NICE!!!!

Mark

 

[stmry]

Stk622
Thanks for the tip. I did not realze Flitz rifle/gun wax existed.

 

[stk622]

Stk622
Thanks for the tip. I did not realze Flitz rifle/gun wax existed.

Glad I could contribute something!

Mark

 

[Iggy]

That looks great. Nice save.