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Unless things have changed radically, a reblue by S&W will be almost impossible to tell from the original factory finish (which is why S&W puts a special mark on the guns they refinish). The price quoted for refinish and "tuneup" (which in S&W terms probably means a complete rebuild) seems reasonable and not out of line with gunsmith charges for the same work.
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Hertz - not exactly. They started bluing using a different bluing process/chemical because of cyanide (IIRC) aka worker safety and or legality issues. This is per S&W. So now, the bluing has a different shade because it has a different chemical makeup. S&W told me that you can definitely tell them apart side by side. The rep said to me that the modern bluing has more of a black look whereas the old blue is more of a dark blue in color.
Also, per S&W, they no longer mark the frames in anyway. I asked them that too. Unless they put some little mark somewhere not noticeable or unless the info given was wrong. I didn't notice any new marks when I had them refinish my 27-2, BUT I took their word for it that it would not be marked.