I just picked up a transitional revolver. The previous owner had refinished it. The bluing is consistent and looks fine to me, but I don’t know anything about the various types of bluing. Does this look like the type of blue that Remington would originally have put on this gun in the 1860s? It is a very dark, almost black color.
Next, the hammer. The previous owner also blued the hammer. Am I correct in thinking that the originals would’ve had color case hardened hammers?
Is there anything else I would need to do to restore this gun to its original look, other than possibly color case harden the hammer and confirm that the blue is the correct style?
Original finish on 1858 revolver
Re: Original finish on 1858 revolver
Hi CWc,
Leave the pistol as is. It is already refinished so the vale has dropped, and nothing you can do, or have done will raise the value, plus you will have to put more money into it.
If you're concerned about looks, most people, including a lot of collectors will never know the difference.
Enjoy it as is,
Daniel
Leave the pistol as is. It is already refinished so the vale has dropped, and nothing you can do, or have done will raise the value, plus you will have to put more money into it.
If you're concerned about looks, most people, including a lot of collectors will never know the difference.
Enjoy it as is,
Daniel