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October 21, 2023
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Hello everyone. I just picked up a 15-2v pack from a 80 yr old family member who said he got it in trade in the late 70’s. He made me an offer I couldn’t refuse @ $700. Even though it was in the case it was not taken care of but I took a chance. Two of the 4 barrell shrouds had a lot of little rust spots on them that damaged the blueing. I was able to get the rust removed and it doesn’t feel like the shrouds are pitted but the finish looks pretty bad on one side. Really unfortunate and I’m going to take it to get looked at here in Indianapolis but I wanted to get some input from the members on if it’s really worth getting the shrouds refinished and what I might be looking at to get them done. I’m basically just a small collector and wouldn’t mind spending some money but don’t want to go crazy. Thanks in advance for the input.
August 8, 2016
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Bryan Bailey said
You can ship it to DW for rebluing. Their prices are very fair. Email genny@cz-usa.com
DWF Supporters
March 28, 2023
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Welcome to the forum. I do not know what they charge but those vent barrels without the underlug are always on ebay for between $250 and $450 depending on condition. May find them on Gun Broker also. can get good prices at auction. Funny how the 4 & 6 got the worst of the rust. Good luck!
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July 12, 2020
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Welcome to the forum from PA!!!
Glenrock Blueing does fantastic work.
Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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It’s definitely worth refinishing the shrouds. Probably 150 or so apiece.
October 21, 2023
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Thank you Andrew1220, I have emailed genny. Appreciate the info.
Stsman445, I have been watching a few, along with a buckle and I need one more lug for one of the barrells. Appreciate it. Yeah, Its very odd, the keys for the case had some surface rust on them too. I think he said had them in storage for a while, Im assuming thats how it was expose. The revolver body itself is perfect, I think he had the 2in on it and in the house, but the case in storage.
605dart, Will check them out as well.. Appreciate it.
snake-eye, That seems very reasonable to me. Id be happy to invest that. Appreciate the info.
Ill update as I progress.
Thanks everyone.
February 16, 2016
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December 7, 2020
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If you do two, you might as do them all to insure matching shades. +1 on DW reblueing
Dans Club
February 24, 2013
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Agreed, to ensure matching blue hue you may want to blue everything. Welcome to the 
from central IL!!
October 21, 2023
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Great point! Appreciate that.. Now Im thinking what it if the barrels do not match the body?? Geesh!
That collection is absolutley crazy! Very very nice.
Thanks all!
Dans Club
February 24, 2013
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I don’t think it costs a lot to have the pistol frame blued too.
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March 25, 2013
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The frames and shrouds of Dan Wessons NEVER actually match because of the investment cast frames. They may look identical in indoor light but in strong light or outdoors the difference can be detected. Of course, sometimes it is dramatic, as in Barney. Same with sideplates versus frames. So, if the frame is in good condition I would not bother getting it reblued.
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