Mountain Gun Barrel markings

[Greg11H20]

I hope this message finds everyone well.

How difficult would it be to remove the "Mountain Gun" and other markings on S&W Stainless revolvers? Or removing the markings like on the 625-4 .45 ACP Springfield Armory commemorative?

What would be the best method? Thank you in advance.

 

[SAFireman]

The laser etched markings are fairly shallow. I have seen them removed with WD-40 and white Scotchbrite pads or glass bead blasting. It largely depends on the finish that you prefer.

You can also polish them off with jeweler's rouge and get a mirror finish.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Just use it......They'll wear off soon enough.......Then you'll have an illigitimate child with no parents.

Like my 629 & 686 Mtn guns......NO identity on either one.........

 

[Engine49guy]

As stated probably not too difficult to remove laser etching but you might lose that dull grey look and polish it.

Bigger question is why would you want to ?
The original run 686-5 barrels are unique since the new ones coming out have a ball detent so don't have the front spring and pin.

 

[JOliver]

Little mothers mag polish slap a white scotch brite across it to dull it back up
Even the magic erasers work pretty well anything slightly abrasive will wipe it off

 

[SWFan27]

As stated probably not too difficult to remove laser etching but you might lose that dull grey look and polish it.

Bigger question is why would you want to ?
The original run 686-5 barrels are unique since the new ones coming out have a ball detent so don't have the front spring and pin.

I agree. Doing something like that would devalue a very nice S&W revolver.

 

[Greg11H20]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....I wouldn't be concerned about devaluing it, I like to shoot, I don't like the billboard laser etched logos.....I also hate the big phoenix decal and other stickers on a Pontiac Trans-Am. If something is good, why stick big words / logos on claiming it so.....
Now if S&W did stamp the barrel like they did with the 1950 target lettering, Mountain Revolver, thats something that would be aesthetically pleasing.

 

[stansdds]

The laser etched markings are quite shallow and not too difficult to remove, but doing so will decrease any resale value of the revolver.

 

[Greg11H20]

On the topic of devaluing a supposedly "collectible" S&W, collectible to who? Numerous commemoratives exist, but who collects any of these things? I remember in the 90's you couldn't give away a 27-3 FBI commemorative...you can find them on the auction sites today, and sellers want top dollar, but they are not selling, again who wants them? I sure don't. Oh, and the mountain revolver? A lightweight gun that's packable, great concept, but very few of us have the luxury of hiking in the mountains with a sixgun on our hips...due to where we live, or personal physical limitations. And of the guys concerned about what other people do with their personal property, what business is of it yours?