nickle sw mdl 15

[igor455]

hey gang, just put a nickle mdl 15 4 in on layaway . this is the first one i hae ever seen. pretimes and its clean. anyone know any more about the nickel guns

 

[LEO918]

Nickel guns will be 10 to 20% of any given model - so they are quite a bit more scarce. Some collectors like to make up pairs of guns nickel and blue.

 

[TexasRider]

I bet it shoots well and it looks great doing it. I prefer the nickel S&Ws myself.

Just dont use any harsh cleaning chemicals or methods on it and it should be nice for a long time.

I use the Pro Shot cleaning pads on my nickel S&Ws to take the powder deposits off the front of the cylinders and keep them looking good. The sooner you get the crud off the easier it is.

 

[310Pilot]

Nickel guns typically comprised about 10% of the production run of S&W models offering that finish back in the days of blue steel and walnut. I was a stocking S&W dealer when I owned a gun shop during the '70s and '80s, and my discussions with S&W (factory and reps) always came out to that 10% figure. Thus, they are more infrequently encountered than blue guns, as they were produced in much lower numbers. As to care, don't soak them in Hoppes No, 9 (or other ammonia-containing solvent) and leave it on for an extended period, flaking may ensue. I always used Hoppe's, but got it out of the bore and cylinders completely, and used a good oil on interior and exterior surfaces. Nowadays, CLP is my cleaning solvent of choice on nickel guns (Hoppe's Elite is also excellent, without potential damage to the finish). If the finish clouds up, a light polishing with Mother's Mag polish or Flitz (the metal polish, not the fly spray) will bring it right back to life. Keep the nickel protected with a light coat of oil or, better, fine paste wax (Renaissance Wax is best, Johnson's Paste Wax or a non-abrasive Carnauba wax is also very good) - just make sure it contains no abrasives (i.e.: cleaner-wax). Enjoy that 15, they are great shooting guns, and a lot of fun.

 

[texagun]

As stated, they are much more difficult to find in nice condition than their blued counterparts. If yours has seen a lot of use it will have lots of little, minute scratches and is easily shined up using some Mother's Mag Polish or Flitz and a soft rag. Don't overdue it. Light buffing is all it needs. Followup up some with some good gun wax (Renaissance is what I use) or some light gun oil to keep it looking nice. I will repeat the warning to NOT use any solvent that is ammonia based. It will cause the nickel to deteriorate and discolor. If the one you are looking at has a yellow tinge to it, it has probably been cleaned and lubed with some old Hoppes #9. Keep this stuff away from your gun.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

hey gang, just put a nickle mdl 15 4 in on layaway . this is the first one i hae ever seen. pretimes and its clean.

anyone know any more about the nickel guns

Yes, they are bright & shiny!