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Scorch · August 1, 2011, 02:05 PM

The Model 12 has already been worked on, the A5 has a replacement barrel on it and the wood has been replaced. I think either one is a candidate for refinishing as long as you don't mind spending money to have it done right. Refinishing the A5 wood will cost you about $250-ish, refinishing and rebluing the metal correctly will easily run $350-$400. Pretty much the same for the Model 12 as long as the wood and metal have not been worried away by overly ambitious previous refinishing attempts, otherwise figure on spending more than that.

Can you find someone to do it cheaper? Sure. Will it look OK? Sure. Will it be confused for a mint factory gun? No. My advice would be to pay to have it done right or leave it alone.

August 1, 2011, 02:05 PM	#9
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	The Model 12 has already been worked on, the A5 has a replacement barrel on it and the wood has been replaced. I think either one is a candidate for refinishing as long as you don't mind spending money to have it done right. Refinishing the A5 wood will cost you about $250-ish, refinishing and rebluing the metal correctly will easily run $350-$400. Pretty much the same for the Model 12 as long as the wood and metal have not been worried away by overly ambitious previous refinishing attempts, otherwise figure on spending more than that. Can you find someone to do it cheaper? Sure. Will it look OK? Sure. Will it be confused for a mint factory gun? No. My advice would be to pay to have it done right or leave it alone. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services