Cylinder Discoloration Nickel Model 29-2

[Neoxello]

Hey everybody. I bought this gun a while ago and noticed the discoloration seen in the picture. At the time I wasn’t too worried about it. Now I have more time and am wondering if there is anything I can do about it. I am also wondering how much it lowers the value. Thanks for your input!

 

[armorer951]

In the photograph, it appears to be oxidation, possibly from contact with a surface where it was stored......the case interior or a holster or gun rug?
Could be dirt or debris though. Look at it with a magnifier to try to determine if the specks are actually on the surface or a part of the plating.

Many here on the forum use metal polishing products like "Flitz" for removing tarnish and surface dirt from plating. Remember to follow the label directions carefully and use caution. Metal polishes usually contain a mild abraisive, and ammonia in some form. If the oxidation has penetrated the surface of the plating itself, you will not be able to remove all of the damage. The electro-plating coverage is very thin.....only .001" - .002".

If the plating is damaged by oxidation, this would affect the value.

 

[Lonestar57]

Not to start a Flitz war but here is the rear package instructions from a tube of Flitz. Note; is states not for electroplated finishes. I know that a lot of people use it on Nickel guns and have sworn by it for years but I choose not to use it. As stated above the Nickel plating on handguns is very thin.

 

[ghstrydr164]

I would get a jewelry polishing cloth. They will do the least amount of abrasion. It looks like tarnish in the picture.

 

[pharmer]

I have a 4" 29-2 that had much clouding in the nickel finish. The "warning" on Mother's Mag polish warns against using it on "plated" metals. It also says "If the cloth doesn't turn black, it isn't polishable." The sock I used turned black and moved the condition up by 10%. It is your gun after all. If it looks "less than optimal" using a mild polish won't harm it as long as you know when to stop. You might move an 80% gun to 90% with some elbow grease. You ain't never moving it to 100% by doubling the work. Joe

 

[regalsc]

I have always used the liquid flitz. If don't know if the tube flitz is different or not. I did use it on a friends nickeld gun & it worked great but that was only once not repeated applications. His gun just had some dull spots not like what is pictured.

 

[Laketime]

Not to start a Flitz war but here is the rear package instructions from a tube of Flitz. Note; is states not for electroplated finishes. I know that a lot of people use it on Nickel guns and have sworn by it for years but I choose not to use it. As stated above the Nickel plating on handguns is very thin.

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I think its Flitz just be cautious.I haven't heard of a single case yet of this product hurting a nickel finish.

 

[Neoxello]

Thanks for the input guys