Perfect Patina?

[CarNDrvr]

Is there a group that appreciates the nice patina revolvers or does that just mean it’s worn out in most revolver lovers eyes? Some of these older patina guns look pretty cool, like the patina on an old truck or hot rod. In my opinion if you find an old revolver that has great action, lock up and timing, then the patina it took 75 years to get can be pretty dang cool. For the record I’m not talking about bad rust or pitting. Just a genuinely worn finish. I’m sure in the purest collector world it’s devalued greatly. But for us average Joes I like them.

 

[quinn]

Let me see. Your description covers about 90% of my collection. I favor guns that were used in their intended purposes... like cop guns from the 1930's. Let's keep those for ourselves! Can't say I don't like the "new old stock" lood (and I have a few of those" but my favories always seem to be thos old working guns. JMHO

This Heavy Duty was carried by a King County deputy sheriff (Seattle, WA) in the aftermath of the Longshorem's violent strike in the 1930's. The front sight has been modified.

 

[DARE]

Here are a couple of mine. .38 M&P Target Model of 1899 shipped in 1900 and .44 Hand Ejector, 2nd Model. The 2nd Model shipped to a Deputy Sheriff in Potter County, Texas in 1926.

 

[Kansasgunner]

An honest working gun is a treasure to me. This .44 rode with a deputy in Rogers and Nowata Countys for many years.

 

[quinn]

Tim: It doesn't get much betterr than knowing the man's (or woman's) name and having his picture! I can attest to that as my mother's duty weapon is with my daughter.

 

[robvious]

I appreciate safe queens for pretty and special, BUT patina gives them a soul that can't be faked... character... like a WWI fighter ace with a dueling scar...

 

[22hipower]

Perhaps not the patina you had in mind but the one on this scratched up old war horse is interesting too.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

https://flic.kr/p/2pyHXhC https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

https://flic.kr/p/2pyJXx2 https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

 

[steelslaver]

125+years

 

[Shoebox1.1]

I just got one with a 1937 birthday and used by US customs. Currently with Frank Glenn getting a tune up!

 

[CarNDrvr]

Glad to know there’s a “working man’s” fan base. I ran across this Pre model 10 at a LGS. It ended up coming home with me.

 

[Modified]

I don't have any guns like that. If a gun isn't 100% condition it's trash.

 

[22hipower]

I don't have any guns like that. If a gun isn't 100% condition it's trash.

Thanks for the chuckle.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Muley Gil]

Kansasgunner, was that deputy in Oklahoma?

 

[Kansasgunner]

Kansasgunner, was that deputy in Oklahoma?

Yes, started in Rogers County and ended up north in Nowata County.
lawman445 helped me get his photo.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I usually think Patina more on Knives than I do guns.
Like here’s my old Sears Buffalo Hunter.
Most likely a Western.

 

[A10]

I just call it honest wear. And yeah, I have a couple.

The Heavy Duty was my Dad's. And I apologize for the pony pic, that one was my Uncles.

 

[rct269]

A "work gun" with provenance is one thing---one without it is just a beat up old gun-----desperately seeking some.

Ralph Tremaine

 

[Uraldriver]

I like a gun with some use showing, it lends itself to imagining where it’s been and what it’s been up to. A brand new 70-80 year old gun that spent its life in a sock drawer just doesn’t do it.

 

[daddio202]

Personally I try to get guns in as nice condition I can. But many do show some use and patina. Only 1 this pic looks like a brand new gun.

 

[Modified]

My $150 Registered Magnum:

My King sighted M&P, which shipped to the SFPD in 1907:

My proper pre-war M&P Snub, which shipped to Federal Laboratories in 1934 as a salesman's sample:

I've got a thing for jigged bone. Sometimes I think the reason more people don't have a thing for jigged bone is because it's uncommon enough they have never had the pleasure of shooting a gun wearing a set of good (actually artful and well made) jigged bone.

Or maybe I'm just a weirdo.

It's probably that.