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Offline revolverman

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« on: December 07, 2003, 03:33:17 AM »
Hello all, I bought a 70's model Dan Wesson mod 15 with an 8 in barrel.  The gun was never shot much, but it looks like it rode under someones truck seat for years.  Do you think refinishing is feasable?  If so, what type of finish should I go with, and who should I get to do the work?  I would like to get something that is durable, and as cheap as possible, but still quality work.  What do ya'll think????  Also I am looking for a 4 inch barrel and shroud if anyone has one they would want to part with.  Thanks!!!
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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2003, 01:33:14 PM »
If the surface is not pitted too badly you could probably re-blue it yourself.  If it's pitted I don't know what can be done.  Heck it's only cosmetic anyway as long as the gun is functional. I have the same type DW with 8" barrel (solid rib) but it's in perfect shape (it was my Dads).  Also have a 4" barrel ventilated rib but not for sale :lol:

Good luck....Van
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You could try the factory or a gunsmith.
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2003, 09:55:43 AM »
Dan Wesson is still in business under a new owner, you could contact them for a cost estimate, or a good gunsmith could hot blue it for a durable and nice looking finish.  You probably should do some research on this as some gun makers use different blues in color appearance, such as Colt and Harrington Richardson used the nicest black/blued colors I have ever seen, whereas, Smith and Wesson used a blacker look.

I have used some of the cold blues for touch up, but I was told years ago that the hot blue is more durable and colors more consistant.  Try looking at color photos of Dan Wessons, or go to a gun show and observe some representations that may interest you. :grin:
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« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2003, 10:46:18 AM »
You might want to consider an epoxy finish for the use you have in mind. There's a place in Arkansas that does a nice job at a reasonable price. I have seen some of their work. It looks good and is available in several colors, includind olive and black. I have a couple of working guns that I have been meaning to get to them. Just haven't found the time to make the trip. Soon as I can dig out their contact information I'll post it.
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« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2003, 01:44:13 PM »
I'm in Arkansas, so that would be a good option for me.  What about parkerizing?  I have been leaning more twards a mat type finish.
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2003, 05:50:01 AM »
revolverman,
I'm still looking for the contact information. I believe it's in Paragould, AR. I have seen some of their work at gun shows in LR. I'm trying to decide which gun to do first. Looks like it would be a great finish for a truck gun. There are several colors available, it's hard to choose.
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« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2003, 05:59:29 PM »
revolverman,
I bought a Dan Wesson Mod 15  in similar condition about a year ago.  I decided I would try to refinish it myself and if it did not work, I could just pay someone.  I just bought a $10.00 tube of bluing paste at the gun shop, degreased the gun with alcohol, and just put the paste right on over the old blue.  The gun had big blotches of white metal where the blue was completely gone.  After about 5 coats of the blue paste on the needed areas, the gun looked great.  I was surprised the new blue just blended so well with the old blue and very satisfied and all I was out was $10 and one nights work.

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« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2004, 08:51:22 AM »
I sent my 8" 357 mag to DanWesson 11/2003 it cost my $95.00 for Polish & reblue looks like new for A 1970es 357. shipping both ways not cheap from Oregon but had other work done.Good luck :)  8)
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