model 10 restore

[John1125]

I wanted to share some pics of a model 10 that I reblued . I took the finish down and removed the pitting and major dings . I then sanded to 400 grit . Then blasted with 180 AO to etch the steel .

I did something a little different than the usual slow rust blue , I went with the Express Rust and this one was at 6 cycles . It was somewhat of a learning curve on this type of rust blue . But the gun turned out pretty well.

Here is how the little gun looked when I got it . Not to bad actually , just short of finish in spots .


Thanks for looking , and if this needs to be moved to Gunsmithing that is OK also.

Kirk

 

[9mmsubgun-m11]

Looks like a winner to me.

 

[D Brown]

Model 10 Restore.

That really looks nice! Thanks for posting John!

 

[s3dcor]

WOW! you should go into business. Nice work.

 

[rog8732]

Nice work John. Is it by-chance a dash 6, (10-6) ? The picture of the diamond magnas say no, but ...?
One other question. Did you re-surface / re-crown the muzzle ?

 

[Coot47]

Wow, nice job!

 

[Targets Guy]

Verah nice. Amazing skill and patience.

 

[RGVshooter]

Wow, Now I have something to look forward to when I get my 4" heavy barrel 10-8 back from S&W. I sent it out to get refinished.

 

[jimbo728]

One of my all time favorite revolvers. You did an outstanding job of making it beautiful.
Jim

 

[rwsmith]

OOOOOOOOOO....

....look at the deep, dark blue.

 

[S&WsRsweet]

Man you did a great job and now you have a nice firearm you can be proud of .

 

[99savage308]

John,

Outstanding

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Nice job!

Do you give lessons?

 

[Bill In Texas]

Good job John! She looks great

 

[Arquebus357]

I have use the Mark Lee Express Blue on several pieces but I can't get them to look that nice. Maybe because mine didn't start off as nice as yours. Or, maybe I need to work harder.

Good work

 

[raylan007]

Wow! Great work but now what are you going to do? Can't shoot it.

 

[John1125]

WOW! you should go into business. Nice work.

I am taking on work . Thanks ,

Kirk

 

[Mzuri]

I have never quite understood the taboo on refinishing revolvers. That is stunning. Good photos too.

 

[mike from st pete]

Explained to Me Once.

I have never quite understood the taboo on refinishing revolvers. That is stunning. Good photos too.

Refinshed-v-AsNew.

Imagine finding a 1909 ModelA Ford that had been stored, never even started since leaving the Ford factory. All original in mint as new from the showroom versus a complete frame off restoration. Which would command a higher price? The rare auto that had never seen the road, or the restoration no matter how well done?
Many firearms never see more than a bit of firing and are put away. Not many cars get this kind of treatment. This is why an unmolested firearm is more valuable.

 

[damienph]

WOW! you should go into business. Nice work.

Agreed! That does look great!

 

[damienph]

Refinshed-v-AsNew.

Imagine finding a 1909 ModelA Ford that had been stored, never even started since leaving the Ford factory. All original in mint as new from the showroom versus a complete frame off restoration. Which would command a higher price? The rare auto that had never seen the road, or the restoration no matter how well done?
Many firearms never see more than a bit of firing and are put away. Not many cars get this kind of treatment. This is why an unmolested firearm is more valuable.

Yes but... compare a quality frame off restoration of the 1909 Model T with a well worn, rusty and somewhat dented survivor. I suspect that to most the resto would be more valuable.

The OPs model 10 probably hasn’t been as new since it was, well, new.

 

[OLDSTER]

Beautiful work

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Very nice always good to see someone refit a S&W revolver for a few more generations. May it safely serve you and your heirs well.