To Blu or not to Blu

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*** YELLER ***

January 03, 2013, 03:53:05 PM
what are your thoughts on re bluing ???

I know a guy that has a 1911 from 1912 that still shoots fine and looks good but the Bluing is gone on most of the gun would you re blu it ???

whats your opinion on the loss or gain of value to a reblued gun ???



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January 03, 2013, 04:03:41 PM
I would imagine re bluing it would diminish the value, but I have no idea how much.  Personally I wouldn't do it, but I like the look of a firearm thats been used over the years.  Gives it character IMO.
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January 03, 2013, 04:05:41 PM
Value goes down as a refinished piece. Any mod to an early 1911 or pre WWII arms is detrimental to the value. Any idea on make? Springfield, Colt, Singer etc
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January 03, 2013, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Zs Confederate Toy on January 03, 2013, 04:05:41 PM
Value goes down as a refinished piece. Any mod to an early 1911 or pre WWII arms is detrimental to the value. Any idea on make? Springfield, Colt, Singer etc

Colt -1000 were made and has a 5 dig. ser. number
clean pistol just concerned about the rusting,
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January 03, 2013, 05:12:39 PM
I wouldnt re-blu it, drops the value but does make them look nicer... just keep it oiled up and in a low humidity storage area!  :thumbs:
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*** YELLER ***

#5
January 03, 2013, 05:31:10 PM
Quote from: twistedtoy92 on January 03, 2013, 05:12:39 PM
I wouldnt re-blu it, drops the value but does make them look nicer... just keep it oiled up and in a low humidity storage area!  :thumbs:

yea thats what we are doing now :thumbsup: I used a silicone rag from Hoppes
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January 05, 2013, 08:23:56 AM
Don't do it, like mentioned before, brings the value and historical significance down.

Zs Confederate Toy

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January 05, 2013, 03:54:29 PM
Quote from: *** YELLER *** on January 03, 2013, 04:45:46 PM
Colt -1000 were made and has a 5 dig. ser. number
clean pistol just concerned about the rusting,

Has he had it appraised? It would be interesting to see what the value would be.
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junya92toy

#8
January 05, 2013, 03:56:06 PM
It can bring the value down, but it can not affect it at all.
Best thing to do is take it to a place the deal with not only re bluing guns but deals with guns this old and the value, to get their opinion.
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January 05, 2013, 03:57:10 PM
Quote from: Zs Confederate Toy on January 05, 2013, 03:54:29 PM
Has he had it appraised? It would be interesting to see what the value would be.


no, he is just gonna keep it all tucked away for the future Zombie attach, but I did do some research and best I could find as far as a price would be from 2500 to 6000 but that's just a random search and view not allot of "real" research
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#10
January 05, 2013, 04:49:30 PM
Keep it original.  You can be put into a brand new 80% kit for about $800, and no FFL, but legal.  When they come looking, your invisible.
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