Spectro
08-25-12, 17:58
I've got 30+ year old 19 with factory nickel finish that has basically been in a pistol bag for almost 20 years. Many of my guns, including this one were left in my dad's possession at times due to my travels here and abroad years ago.
The nickel plating on the cylinder and the majority of the frame looks pretty decent but the finish on the barrel and upper backstrap is a dull smokey finish. I have rubbed and rubbed with a good gun cloth with no improvement. There is no flaking or cracking of the finish so I'm confused as to what could have caused the finish degradation. My father said he didn't use anything which could of caused this as his nickel Python always looked pristine.
Anyway, I'm just wondering if anybody else has experienced the same issue with Ni-plated Smiths. I am considering having it refinished by S&W and I'm on the fence whether to have it refinished in nickel or one of the other finishes they offer.
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg505/mantul82/ae33b11e.jpg
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg505/mantul82/6c0069fc.jpg
The nickel plating on the cylinder and the majority of the frame looks pretty decent but the finish on the barrel and upper backstrap is a dull smokey finish. I have rubbed and rubbed with a good gun cloth with no improvement. There is no flaking or cracking of the finish so I'm confused as to what could have caused the finish degradation. My father said he didn't use anything which could of caused this as his nickel Python always looked pristine.
Anyway, I'm just wondering if anybody else has experienced the same issue with Ni-plated Smiths. I am considering having it refinished by S&W and I'm on the fence whether to have it refinished in nickel or one of the other finishes they offer.
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg505/mantul82/ae33b11e.jpg
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg505/mantul82/6c0069fc.jpg