Refinishing

[jaxenro]

What are your thoughts on refinishing? When I picked up my 1903 I was thinking of sending it out for a full reblue and case hardening job. It has been reblued once before I think but it is mostly worn away. or maybe  a nickel finish as they came with that new

But the more I look at it the more the old worn finish is growing in me it just has that I've been used but cared for look

[omarkw]

imho leave it as is. I believe it would retain more value that way, too.       mark

[G Dog]

But ...  the old worn finish is growing in me it just has that I've been used but cared for look

That describes my own favorite look on a gun; when it begins to take on its own personal character.   I got a well-used Combat Commander damp in Yucatan during a hurricane season in the 70’s and it pitted a little on top of the slide.  Sent it to Colt Co. for a reblue and it came back looking brand new – like right out of the box brand new.  They did a fine job but I really missed the worn way it was.  Well-worn and properly cared for is (for my tastes) the top aesthetic look on a handgun.  Besides, safe queens don’t look quite right when pulled afield for business purposes (it's nearly an invitation to get laughed at).

I agree with omark.  Just leave it be.

[jaxenro]

If it hadn't been reblued once it wouldn't be a discussion but I bought it knowing that. Once it has been done once collector value drops and a second time don't hurt

But I like how it looks