Dull model 65

[Travispitt]

Years ago when I was young and dumb I polished my model 65. I looked great, looked almost nickel except it didn't have the yellow tint nickel has. However now that I'm a little older I wish I would have left it alone. How can I return it to its original look? Soda blasting? Or maybe walnut? But I don't want to gum anything up by doing that.


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[qballwill]

I bead blast my stainless guns. I use glass beads from Harbor Freight at about 85-90 PSI with excellent results. You must fullt disassemble the gun. Every pin, spring and screw must come off of the parts being blasted. The parts that need to remain smooth or that are sensative need to be taped to keep them protected such as the muzzle crown, forcing cone, holes in the cylinder and around the parts of the yolk that go into the cylinder and frame. Its not difficult at all, you just need to take your time and make sure you blow all of the glass beads out when you are done or you will hear crunch every time you pull the trigger.
Here are a few that I have done.

 

[Travispitt]

That is the look I'm going for. I'm a little worried about having to take it apart and then put it all back together.


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[Hapworth]

If you want a matte look, bead blasting's your best bet; have a pro do it.

If you'd like to approximate the factory brushed look, gray Norton scouring pads and patient, gentle work by hand will do. Run a search here for how-tos.

 

[qballwill]

That is the look I'm going for. I'm a little worried about having to take it apart and then put it all back together.


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Then definitely dont do it on your own. The beads get EVERYWHERE, no matter how small the gap. With the right tools, these revolvers are not that difficult to strip and put back together. But if you have concerns, its best to leave it to someone that is more comfortable doing it.