re-blue advice

[Cordite_Blues]

I have a 27-2 with a 3 1/2" barrel. The barrel must have been an exchange, as the color is plum -- the frame is fine. The gun is a shooter, but the two-tone color makes me crazy. Who would you recommend I send it to for a complete re-blue? Thanks. C_B

 

[Cordite_Blues]

I have a 27-2 with a 3 1/2" barrel. The barrel must have been an exchange, as the color is plum -- the frame is fine. The gun is a shooter, but the two-tone color makes me crazy. Who would you recommend I send it to for a complete re-blue? Thanks. C_B

 

[mitchell]

Unless you want to remain crazy, I'd say you better send it in.

I have no experience with this outfit, but they have been recommended to me to repair my M-17. I emailed this morning and got a prompt reply. Good sign in my book. I wish he had some before/after pics, but the finished product look really nice.

Old West Gunsmith

 

[ladder13]

The barrel may not be a swapped barrel, as I've seen many Smith's with a purplish color. Having said that if it bothers you, The factory is a great option, these guys: http://www.fordsguns.com/, and also Bob Cogan here: http://www.apwcogan.com/Greetings.htm

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

The purplish color is the result of improperly hardened steel from what I've been told. I had several Ruger and Winchester rifles with this problem, and that's what the factories told me. FWIW

Here is another choice-
http://gunblue.homestead.com/index.html

 

[BOBO5]

I agree with Gun 4 Fun, your barrel is a different type of metal than your frame. If you have it reblued, in about 2-3 years it will turn back to the same color again. There is nothing that can be done except to keep rebluing every 2-3 years.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Have the factory do a nickle job on it. Also could get someone to hard chrome it.

 

[Cordite_Blues]

Thanks for the replies. I have been told that the plum color could be from poor-quality blueing solution (hence my thought that it may have been re-blued prior to installation). Perhaps one of the recommended re-finishers might have some thoughts. Thanks again. C_B

 

[BruceM]

Plum colored bluing can also be caused by dipping the part into the bluing tank which is not at the correct temperature. Bren Tens were notorious for it.

Bruce