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    JHE1956

    JHE1956

    Active Member
    Apr 16, 2013
    751
    Annapolis
    I have picked up a Gen 1 Colt SAA that has had all of the finish stripped from the frame. The barrel and cylinder are both Colt replacements and are blued, giving it a striking two tone look. However I prefer a more vintage appearance so I want to get it refinished. I'm thinking case color for the frame, and having the trigger guard and backstrap blued to match the cyli der/ barrel.

    Is there anyone reasonably local that can do the work? I live in Annapolis.
     
    BigDaddy

    BigDaddy

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    Feb 7, 2014
    2,235
    Stirring the pot, is a first generation safe to use with modern smokeless powder?
    There is no question Turnbull does first class work, for a 1st generation are those the bluing options that would best improve the value of the gun?
     
    Biggfoot44

    Biggfoot44

    Ultimate Member
    Aug 2, 2009
    33,199
    1st Gen includes up to 1941 . Those mfg since aprox 1896 were intended for smokeless.

    But yes for a 1st gen you will want a restoration specialist.
     
    HeatSeeker

    HeatSeeker

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    Jun 18, 2012
    3,058
    Maryland
    Got any pics. I have a couple.
     

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    JHE1956

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    Apr 16, 2013
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    Need to find a new image hosting site. Dropped photo bucket when they started charging for sharing images to other sites.
     
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    JHE1956

    JHE1956

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    Apr 16, 2013
    751
    Annapolis
    Turnbull is a little rich for my blood -- a restoration for a SAA starts at $3800 plus parts. Frankly I don't think the gun is worth a total restoration nor does it need it. I just don't want to leave the frame "in the white".
     
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