Need advise please Model 29-2 cloudy nickel

[tnvol44]

I have an opportunity to purchase a model 29-2 in nickel finish.The nickel has a cloudy look to one side of the gun,the rest is a very nice finish but needs polishing.I have no opportunity to polish before I buy as that is a point of contention.I realize the cloudiness could be from the nickel wearing thin,but also realize it could be something else.I guess I am hoping it's something else.Could someone.anyone give me advise on this weapon,it locks up very tight and other than appearance seems almost brand new.The price is $500.00,if I buy this gun and it can't be polished up,is it still worth 500 dollars.Sorry but I have no pictures to offer.Is there any way other than polishing that I can tell exactly what the problem is?Worst case scenario is I buy it and can't polish it up,so keep it for what it was intended,shooting and enjoying without worry of scratching.In my opinion,either way,the gun will always be worth at least 500 as a great functioning shooter grade gun.Could some of you members please chime in with advise,thanks in advance.

 

[KEN L]

Buy it! That sound like a screaming deal. One of the various products on the market such as, Simichrome, Flitz or Mothers mag posh should bring that finish back to like new. Either way, you CAN'T possibly go wrong for $500. Don't foget to post before and after pics once you bring it home. Good luck and have fun!

 

[Engineer1911]

A $500 M29-2 is a good deal even if the nickel is cloudy. If the finish shines up, you made a fantastic buy. If it don't shine up, you have a great shooter at a good price.

I see it as a no lose deal, but its your money. Are you a perfectionist? Yes -- don't buy it because you will never be satisfied!

 

[Beachblaster]

Buy that one, 5 bills for a working 29 should not be passed up.

 

[loc n load]

Cloudy nickel

I have a 4" 29 that had a "scuffed" appearance on one side of the barrel, which apparently came from being in the presentation case for decades....a bit of semi chrome on my finger tip, rubbing it gently into the affected areas, then polishing it off with an old T shirt brought the nickel back to it's former finish. As pointed out in previous posts, $500. for a 29 in good mechanical shape is a buy....regardless of it's finish.

 

[45Wheelgun]

I agree - you should go for it. If you do get it, you might find this thread insightful:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...itating-nickel-model-36-finished-11-21-a.html

 

[J. R. WEEMS]

MDL 29

Buy it!! I would try FLITZ first, then go a bit more aggressive with Semi chrome-- Go to the dollar store and get some of the pads in the photo--used for make-up -- get a tray and sit down in front of the tube and have at it. A terry cloth bar towel will take you a LONG way here as well-- JMHO
May take a couple sessions- but when done follow up with the wax as shown--

 

[Vulcan Bob]

I have used Flitz on a few with good results. Do it by hand only no Moto-Tools!

 

[Dennis The B]

If you buy the Model 29, and I'd suggest that you do, use your fingers only to apply any polish. You'll learn very quickly not to get to aggressive.

 

[pharmer]

I bought this one a couple years ago for $625. It was very "milky" and there are some minor flecks out of the nickel, probably blood or similar corrosive agent. Went over it with Mothers mag polish and this is probably as good as it's gonna get. bet it hasn't had one full box of rounds through it in it's lifetime. Joe

 

[J. R. WEEMS]

If you buy the Model 29, and I'd suggest that you do, use your fingers only to apply any polish. You'll learn very quickly not to get to aggressive.

Yes, but the cotten pads keep you from doing so as well-- I wore rubber gloves when doing such things.

 

[ginzo]

I've bought several that didn't look to nice (to begin with), but same deal, probably fired a couple of times and put away.

You can bet I put some rounds down range with them, and they all cleaned up nicely!

Found a beat up Security Six 4" (was a great project gun) and a S&W 649-3. Their loss was my gain.

I bought this one a couple years ago for $625. It was very "milky" and there are some minor flecks out of the nickel, probably blood or similar corrosive agent. Went over it with Mothers mag polish and this is probably as good as it's gonna get. bet it hasn't had one full box of rounds through it in it's lifetime. Joe

 

[tnvol44]

Ok,the deal is done,I traded a newer 870 express 3 inch shotgun and 200 dollars boot,going to pick up the 29 this evening.I will post pics when I get her home.I can't believe I am this excited,it's like Christmas morning when I was twelve.It's a shame as we get older things that make us get butterflies in our stomachs are few and far between but today I have caught myself doing a happy dance twice.I have always wanted a model 29 since the first time I saw Harry Calahan pull his years ago,the look of that awesome revolver has entrenched itself in my mind for eternity.I'll post some pics this evening,then I ask if any of you have experience polishing nickel,any advise you can give is greatly appreciated.

 

[tnvol44]

Here she is

Picked her up this evening,worse than I remember.The guy I traded with removed her wooden grips,which had me to the point of wondering why,anyway needless to say it made me pretty angry.He will probably use them as a bargaining chip later.I almost walked away but I just couldn't.Anyway I picked up some flitz and cotton pads,any hints would be appreciated and helpful.Thanks for all the advise and will post pics later of the"after" but here are some before pics

 

[Ronbo]

I bet that one will shine up with Fitz and a soft cloth, does not look like the nickel is flacked off just dull.

 

[tnvol44]

After one hour of light polishing

Well I have been rubbing very lightly on her with flitz by finger tip,she is coming around,looks so much better,the cloudiness is disappearing and she's starting to shine.Looks like this is going to be the best 500.00 I have ever spent.There are a couple minor spots that are still cloudy,my question to fellow members is,Should I keep going or should I just stop where I am at and be grateful?Should I use any other product over top of the flitz polish or am I good to leave her alone now?

 

[tnvol44]

Wondering

I didn't notice until I bought her but am I right that there is a target hammer,trigger,and sights?Thanks for any knowledge about this subject.

 

[tnvol44]

More pics

Here are just some more pics of the trigger,hammer and sights.

 

[geraldw321]

You did good , ressurecting a fine gun, my hats off too you , enjoy your find

 

[Engineer1911]

STOP POLISHING or you won't want to shoot it ! ! !