Refinishing an old S&W 39-2

[Wheeler]

I do not trust my level of skill in refinishing it. But, Brian Ott did recommend someone in Florida and I have an email out to him. Looks like it's gonna cost about another $250-$300 to refinish it. Not sure I am wanting to invest that much into this gun, so I may just get a can of Rustoleum? LOL

If you're going to refinish it to try and bump up the value so you can sell it you're correct, a good reblue will cost you more than the gun is worth, especially since 90-95% examples can be had for $400-$450 quite easily. That's probably why it didn't sell before now that I think about it.

 

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

If you're going to refinish it to try and bump up the value so you can sell it you're correct, a good reblue will cost you more than the gun is worth, especially since 90-95% examples can be had for $400-$450 quite easily. That's probably why it didn't sell before now that I think about it.

If I get it refinished, it will be for me to keep, not sale. But, I also don't won't to put more money in it than it is ever going to be worth. And, that's what is going to happen, if I get it refinished. I just may have to live w/ a beat up gun.

 

[Wheeler]

If I get it refinished, it will be for me to keep, not sale. But, I also don't won't to put more money in it than it is ever going to be worth. And, that's what is going to happen, if I get it refinished. I just may have to live w/ a beat up gun.

There's the rub. They aren't getting any cheaper. There's a lot to be said for a gun with character. Were it me, I'd invest in some spare mags and a good leather holster and a new set of springs and shoot the crap out of it.

 

[spistols]

Original old beat up 2nd/3rd gens hold more weight than refinished ones today. Check them out on the Smith-wesson forum.

 

[GAGunguy]

I had a buddy that used this, or something similar, it did not turn out all that well. It looked kinda streaked, where the finish wasn't applied 100% even on the metal. I don't believe I would have any better results...

You are probably doing it wrong.

Try this.

 

[jpm2953]

View attachment 853548 You might want to try this, I am curious as to how well it works

This stuff is awesome. Just follow instructions. Takes about 8 coats. Took me a little over an hour to do a complete gun. I've done a muzzleloader and a .410 shotgun and they turned out perfect. Awesome product.

 

[Bagman]

You are probably doing it wrong.

Try this.

If it were mine, I'd leave it as is. That said, I used cold bluing on an old Smith & Wesson revolver that had been severely neglected and it came out great. Easy to do. Heat the metal with a heat gun and apply coats until you're happy.

 

[fast306stang]

My vote is leave it as is. Or sell it to me for $250!

Lol...great piece man! I love it!

 

[cullen1780]

It's worth more now if you leave it alone. In few years it'll be worth a lot more.

 

[Wheeler]

It's worth more now if you leave it alone. In few years it'll be worth a lot more.

Perhaps if it were collectible.