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Matt Finish on DW Revolvers
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kilowatt3
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March 20, 2022 - 11:27 am
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Hi All,

About three years ago, I picked up this DW .22 at a gun show.  I've been a DW enthusiast for a long time, but had never seen a matt finish like this on a DW:

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I kind of assumed it had been refinished, but I had never actually seen a DW in .22LR, either, so thought it might just have been unique to the .22's.  If it's an aftermarket refinish, they did a beautiful job!  The finish appears nearly flawless, with no trace of buff-out on the rollmarks.

I just came across this 15-2 for sale with a similar Parkerized-looking finish:

 

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So, my question - Were DW revolvers ever offered with a matt finish like this from the factory?  Or have both of these revolvers been refinished after the fact?  It's really just a matter of curiosity, as I got the .22 as a shooter, and I'm not likely to buy the 15-2.

What say the experts?  TIA! 

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Jim

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Hmmm... Pic not working for the .22.  Anyway, the finish looks just like on the 15-2!

[ETA] Well, I guess it's working now! smile

Regards,

Jim

2xDW44, 6xM15-2, 2xM14, 2xM22, D11, Valor, Valkyrie CCO, Vigil Commander, ECO, Heritage, Bruin, Specialist 10mm

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Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....

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From the looks of the surface, I'd bet that there was enough surface/finish damage that it was a good choice.  I have a GP100 I'm considering the same treatment for.

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