Question about polishing a Model 60 stainless

[Bubbabee]

I thought I might ask some Forum Members here what they thought about me having my NIB model 60 "no dash" polished by a gunsmith?
I bought this new in 1987 and I am thinking about selling it. I was wondering if having it polished would improve the price or hinder it to a true S&W collector? Before I place it for sale

It has never been fired, has the original matching box & everything just as I purchased it in 1987.

At times, I think do it, other times I think do not do it. Out of curiosity anyone know what a pro polish job should cost?

Thanks, I appreciate the opinions, I know I am never going to fire it or carry it. I am looking at a Sig P365 for pocket carry.

 

[Baxter6551]

Don't polish

In my opinion don't do it. Has collector value as is but not if polished. My two cents. I'm sure others will chime in shortly !
My buddy paid $150 to have his 940 polished but wasn't totally satisfied. He ended up selling it.

 

[Old cop]

Don't polish if you're planning to sell, it reduces the value. I have an old M60, polished w/Mother's Mag Wheel Polish b/c I like shiny stuff & I'll never sell it.

 

[Beemerguy53]

I would leave it just as it is if you're planning to sell it.

 

[sigp220.45]

Its easy enough to do it yourself with some Mother's Mag Polish, an old tee-shirt, and a suitable supply of your drink of choice.

I think they look much better, and I've never had a problem with resale.

 

[arfmel]

I'm in the "don't polish" camp.

 

[Bubbabee]

Ok...Thanks for the quick responses. I think I will just leave it alone and sell it.

 

[Baxter6551]

To add in …. As you said never been fired & original box definitely makes it collectible and to repeat don't polish. And noting above it appears you came to your senses ������

 

[ACORN]

Ok...Thanks for the quick responses. I think I will just leave it alone and sell it.

Good choice! It only has it's original finish once and that is what a collector wants. Originality.

 

[Jason Demond]

Polishing the gun would be the quickest way to knock several hundred dollars off the value of the gun.

I am not against a person making a gun their own, and a person should rightly be able to do what they wish with their personal property. The downside of this is the what the next owner would find value in.

I would automatically view a polished gun as a shooter grade gun only, with a shooter grade value.

 

[Pef]

The appeal of a "never been fired" gun is a gun that is in the condition it was when it was factory new. There's really no practical difference in a gun that has never been fired and a gun that has been fired a hundred times, but to some people, having a gun in the exact condition that it was when it was sold 30 or 40 years ago is very appealing. Thus, polishing the gun will render the "never been fired" status irrelevant; it will be valued no more than one of the many "shooters" for sale.

 

[OLDSTER]

If you really want to shine it up, I agree with using Mothers mag. I've polished several over the years with great results. Apply it gently with old cotton white socks. Good luck

 

[c.w.]

What are people thinking? Most quality hand guns are test fired at the factory and not cleaned and packed in the retail box...what is this unfired discussion about?

 

[stansdds]

What are people thinking? Most quality hand guns are test fired at the factory and not cleaned and packed in the retail box...what is this unfired discussion about?

Unfired outside of the factory test fire.

 

[stansdds]

Since the OP is planning on selling his Model 60, polishing it would actually decrease its value.

 

[ken158]

Polish away the value or pay someone to polish away the value just doubles your loss… If you really want to sell it, list it here for a fair price and you owning it will soon be in your rear view mirror…

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Another No Polish Guy.
Polish and Keep - weak Maybe.
Polish and Sell? Say What?
I bought this one New in 1967, I think.

 

[Bubbabee]

Again, thanks for all the comments.

I have decided not to polish it or wax it in any way!!

Thanks to all for helping me decide on this.

I may post a few photos of it here once I figure out how to do it.

So all of you can see the condition & orig. numbered box, wax paper & tools & paperwork.