Model 28 Unique Blue

[brokenprism]

Does anybody out there do a passable copy of the old Highway Patrolman blue? I called S&W years ago and they said they don't do that anymore. I don't know how they did it -- was it the chemical formula? Time in the tank? -- but I'd like to have a part blued and be a pretty close match. I bought a new, unfired 6-inch 28-2, and am a little disappointed that the yoke apparently didn't get the same factory polish as the rest of the gun. It's a flat, slightly rough texture. The color is a close match for the rest of the frame, but the 'flat' look annoys me, since it detracts from an otherwise pristine gun. I realize it's a gamble to send one part out, but it may be worth it if I could get a close color match. If anyone would know, Smith lovers would know. : )

Here's what I'm whining about.

 

[WOB]

The only blue you are going to find other than the normal hot salts blue is charcoal/Carbonia blue. It was used by both S&W and Colt in the pre-war years. Several restoration shops can do it.
Ron?s Gun Shop. Gun bluing and gun metal finishes for antique and custom guns.
www.classicgunsinc.com
Turnbull Mfg. Co. - antique and classic handgun restoration, rifle restoration, shotgun restoration, & custom gunsmith service.

I had a Ruger Black Hawk done by Ron's Gunshop and it was a perfect job. No doubt the others can do good work as well as all have very good reputations.

WOB

 

[G-Mac]

I bought a new, unfired 6-inch 28-2...

FWIW...

If the gun is factory original and unfired, I wouldn't change it.

But, of course, it's your gun...

 

[TSQUARED]

The one part you reblue will never match the rest of the gun! It's an all or none proposition. Personally I think you are being a bit finicky, the gun looks great to me.