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Hossman
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February 10, 2011 - 7:15 pm
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What are your thoughts on rebluing a small frame DW?  Would it devalue the gun, look better, cost involved, last long, mess it up, what do you think.  Would you consider re-bluing one of your guns if the blue was faded or splotched?

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I would do it if I had a gun that was in excellent condition mechanically and just needed a refinish.  I have had several shrouds done and I was more than happy with the results.  They all came back looking like new.  Hotbluer was the bluing tech up at the Norwich factory and does the gun and shroud for around $80 plus shipping.

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February 10, 2011 - 8:31 pm
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Holy crap.... I paid $170 and had to wait 6 months from a local guy!!!!

 

Do it...

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in that order.

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February 10, 2011 - 10:01 pm
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Pine, don't you know that the #1 step in any decision like this is to check theDWF Sign first??Slap

Geez, man... --->LINK! heheLaugh

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February 10, 2011 - 10:44 pm
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I have a rough .22 that should be heading to Mark (hotbluer) next week. Of course, I have been saying that since before Thanksgiving when I talked to him.

https://www.danwessonforum.com/?page_id=3/parts-and-service/hot-bluing-service/

 

http://www.blueridgebluing.com/

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February 10, 2011 - 11:32 pm
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That's ok KPM, better late than never...Laugh  Maybe show us someCool Pics when you get it back home.

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When you send a gun to Mark for re bluing is shipping complicated or expensive.  Is a FFL involved?  What method of shipping is best?

I'm thinking of buying a beater but do now have one yet so no pictures.

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Mark is an FFL. You can ship to and receive from him for repairs.

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I picked up a couple shrouds he did very nice!  (Hotbluer)

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Hossman said:

When you send a gun to Mark for re bluing is shipping complicated or expensive.  Is a FFL involved?  What method of shipping is best?

I'm thinking of buying a beater but do now have one yet so no pictures.


Just talked to Mark, complete gun high polish is $95 + ship  

Call Mark about shipping instructions 434-941-4202.

 Got one going next week Wink

 

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That's what I thought too !  I will post some before and after pics. I'ts a shame

that I even have to send it in, gun was really in the 95%-97% condition and

then....well you won't believe what I did. Mad

 

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Is this gonna be another one of those stories that starts with 'here, hold my beer and watch this' LOL

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lonwolf93 said:

Is this gonna be another one of those stories that starts with 'here, hold my beer and watch this' LOL

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That's what I was thinking, too.laughing

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February 13, 2011 - 11:22 am
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Blacktop said:

Hossman said:

When you send a gun to Mark for re bluing is shipping complicated or expensive.  Is a FFL involved?  What method of shipping is best?

I'm thinking of buying a beater but do now have one yet so no pictures.


Just talked to Mark, complete gun high polish is $95 + ship  
Call Mark about shipping instructions 434-941-4202.

 Got one going next week Wink

 

-Blacktop


Did Mark say anything about turn around time for the high polish?

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February 13, 2011 - 10:48 pm
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Jody said:

Sounds like there's a story that needs telling!

Cool


I'll get a pic and post up Monday.

 

Hoss,

I did not ask, I'll give Mark a ring Monday.

 

-Blacktop

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February 13, 2011 - 10:54 pm
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Balcktop,

 

Patiently waiting on a story... :popcorn: :munch:

 

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February 14, 2011 - 8:25 pm
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Hossman said:


Did Mark say anything about turn around time for the high polish?

Hossman


Talk to him again to today he said standard turn around time is 4 to 6 weeks,

but then said it should be sooner than that.

 

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February 14, 2011 - 10:28 pm
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Thanks Blacktopk, 4-6 weeks seems reasonable and even better than I would have thought.  I'll call him if I end up with the one that needs it.

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