It does not appear that you have a rare or unusual gun. If you want to refinish it, I say go for it. You hear a lot of people say that it will reduce the value if refinished. If it's just a gun with no collector value that seems like contrary advise. I have seen refinished guns and have been more attracted to them than a similar gun with a worn finish. I would pay more for a reblued plain Jane than a worn looking plain Jane. So with all the talk of reblue looses value, I don't see it with the more prevalent non collector types that buy these. It will be worth it to get more oo's and ah's from your non collector friends that see it than the pooh poohs that the few knowledgeable collectors that see it will give you. And there you have it, more free advise.
Is it worth fixing? S&W 38 SPECIAL CTG
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Jack Flash
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If you want to buy it because you want a project and don't care much about the cost in time, by all means, go ahead. Nothing wrong with that. You can look at it like you are paying tuition to the "Autodidact School of Gunsmithing". 
I just doubt that it is actually worth $175 as it stands. It would be nice if he sold it to you for less. But there is no question that if you are careful and do a decent polish and re-blue, it will be worth more. However, when you count up all the time you spent on it, don't be surprised if you only make a dollar or two per hour, if that. Your time and money, your decision. Best of luck.
I just doubt that it is actually worth $175 as it stands. It would be nice if he sold it to you for less. But there is no question that if you are careful and do a decent polish and re-blue, it will be worth more. However, when you count up all the time you spent on it, don't be surprised if you only make a dollar or two per hour, if that. Your time and money, your decision. Best of luck.
bigsteve113
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I have a very similar one, C prefix. I shoot the snot out of mine and it lives in my truck! Get it, great shooters!
