S&W Model 19-3 being fully restored - Page 2

Coastal · August 20, 2011, 07:52 AM

I'd get it repaired to where it functioned like it should and stop there. I'd keep the finish just like it was when your uncle left it.

CajunBass · August 20, 2011, 08:38 AM

If you want it refinished, get it refinished. Send it to Smith & Wesson and let them do the work.

So what if you can't recover your investment...big deal. Unless you're planning to "flip it" to make money, that needn't be a consideration.

True there is a lot to be said for the "used" look, but there's a lot to be said for having a good looking one too.

Tactical Jackalope · August 20, 2011, 09:32 AM

Agreed with you all in some way. So here is what I just did and will do....

I just called the smith. $75 for the repair..

I'm going to pick it up when it's done.

Buy about 100 rounds of .38special

Shoot it, clean it, range report for fun.

Then POSSIBLY ship it off to S&W...that would be my best bet. I agree with you all on that.

So thank you. I'll post a pic and a message when I get it back with the final verdict.

richardcorey · August 20, 2011, 01:37 PM

Good call Constantine. It's your pistol to have and hold (and shoot) and see how it feels after the smith-work, you might grow to love it just the way it is or change it. One of the best pistols I have run across was a S&W Model 15 that had grips worn smooth, and bluing was only a memory, but the only bad part was that it just kept on blowing the 10-ring out of targets. Enjoy it either way.

AKsRul.e · August 20, 2011, 03:37 PM

Hard to tell from the pics but if the rust has caused significant pitting
a simple polish and reblue will not really look too good.

Another option-- Parkerizing

Parkerizing is a gray/black grainy finish and covers up surface flaws.

Venom1956 · August 20, 2011, 10:22 PM

What about repairing/refinishing just the side plate? Seems like most of the extreme wear is on that? then your can leave the rest honest with a bit of personality? Thats what I would do.

Kimbertron · August 20, 2011, 11:04 PM

Quote:

ard to tell from the pics but if the rust has caused significant pitting
a simple polish and reblue will not really look too good.

Another option-- Parkerizing

Parkerizing is a gray/black grainy finish and covers up surface flaws.

I like that finish, dont think i would use it for a gun with sentimental value but if for a gun im going to drag through the woods that needs to be freshened up i like it alot.

jglsprings · August 20, 2011, 11:23 PM

Everyone needs a project gun...

The "repair fund" for this one has been eaten up by two "unplanned" purchases. I'm back on track for a bead blast and "some other finish" to be determined.

Fix 'er up. Keep us posted on how she turns out.

P.S.

I'd rather spend my money on a pistol refinish than sit in a bar every weekend.

saltydog452 · August 21, 2011, 02:48 AM

The photos look kinda like our 19.

It has the skinny 'service' grip panels and a Tyler Grip Adapter.

Externally it looks as though it has spent some tumbling time in a cement/aggregate rotational mixer. The dings were honestly earned. It has 'character', whatever that is.

Internally, it would seem to fit the descriptive notion of a 'ringer' or a 'sleeper'. Its as slop free as any Python that I have owned.

For a family memento, external character combined with a slop free internal seems to make sense.

I'd get S&W to do the internals.

salty

Tactical Jackalope · August 21, 2011, 12:41 PM

Nice lol again. Enjoyed reading all those responses and agree with them all minus the parkerizing. Have that on my 1911..not a huge fan of it on a revolver.

Can't wait to get it back and shoot if already. Haven't shot it in a year or so. Last time was when I found that video on my computer and uploaded it. I was happy when I got back from the range that I searched for it actually.

Then if I feel I should refinish it. I'm giving Smith&Wesson a call

I love the pics I'm getting too. I wanna see more beat up revolvers!!!

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

abber · August 23, 2011, 12:32 PM

I believe S&W's price for reblue is $125.00

excelerater · August 23, 2011, 03:14 PM

125 bucks to do a reblue is not bad,I have a 19 snubbie too
Id love to make new again but then again it shoots so well I kinda like
the charecter it has

spacecoast · August 23, 2011, 06:27 PM

Birdsong...

Looks like something that came out of a bird, but not a song...

dgludwig · August 24, 2011, 11:23 AM

I very much agree with those who advocate having the factory do the refinish if it's decided to have it refinished. It's the only sure way to have the Smith & Wesson "Brite Blue" finish restored (if even they do it now) that was originally on the Model 19. If it matters, a factory refinish will have no negative affect on an already beat up revolver and can only add to the value of it.

August 20, 2011, 07:52 AM	#26
Coastal Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Location: SC Posts: 158	I'd get it repaired to where it functioned like it should and stop there. I'd keep the finish just like it was when your uncle left it. __________________ Where there's a will............. I want to be in it!

August 20, 2011, 08:38 AM	#27
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	If you want it refinished, get it refinished. Send it to Smith & Wesson and let them do the work. So what if you can't recover your investment...big deal. Unless you're planning to "flip it" to make money, that needn't be a consideration. True there is a lot to be said for the "used" look, but there's a lot to be said for having a good looking one too. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

August 20, 2011, 01:37 PM	#29
richardcorey Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2009 Location: SW Ok Posts: 113	Good call Constantine. It's your pistol to have and hold (and shoot) and see how it feels after the smith-work, you might grow to love it just the way it is or change it. One of the best pistols I have run across was a S&W Model 15 that had grips worn smooth, and bluing was only a memory, but the only bad part was that it just kept on blowing the 10-ring out of targets. Enjoy it either way. __________________ sometimes your shadow leads, sometimes your shadow follows, BUT when your shadow says "Cuidado!!" LISTEN!!!

August 20, 2011, 10:22 PM	#31
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	What about repairing/refinishing just the side plate? Seems like most of the extreme wear is on that? then your can leave the rest honest with a bit of personality? Thats what I would do. __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug

August 20, 2011, 11:23 PM	#33
jglsprings Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2009 Posts: 1,827	Everyone needs a project gun... The "repair fund" for this one has been eaten up by two "unplanned" purchases. I'm back on track for a bead blast and "some other finish" to be determined. Fix 'er up. Keep us posted on how she turns out. P.S. I'd rather spend my money on a pistol refinish than sit in a bar every weekend. __________________ Let's eat Grandma. Let's eat, Grandma. Commas save lives...

August 20, 2011, 09:32 AM	#28
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Agreed with you all in some way. So here is what I just did and will do.... I just called the smith. $75 for the repair.. I'm going to pick it up when it's done. Buy about 100 rounds of .38special Shoot it, clean it, range report for fun. Then POSSIBLY ship it off to S&W...that would be my best bet. I agree with you all on that. So thank you. I'll post a pic and a message when I get it back with the final verdict.

August 20, 2011, 03:37 PM	#30
AKsRul.e Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 234	Hard to tell from the pics but if the rust has caused significant pitting a simple polish and reblue will not really look too good. Another option-- Parkerizing Parkerizing is a gray/black grainy finish and covers up surface flaws.

August 21, 2011, 02:48 AM	#34
saltydog452 Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 2004 Posts: 516	Beater in disguise M-19 The photos look kinda like our 19. It has the skinny 'service' grip panels and a Tyler Grip Adapter. Externally it looks as though it has spent some tumbling time in a cement/aggregate rotational mixer. The dings were honestly earned. It has 'character', whatever that is. Internally, it would seem to fit the descriptive notion of a 'ringer' or a 'sleeper'. Its as slop free as any Python that I have owned. For a family memento, external character combined with a slop free internal seems to make sense. I'd get S&W to do the internals. salty

August 21, 2011, 12:41 PM	#35
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Nice lol again. Enjoyed reading all those responses and agree with them all minus the parkerizing. Have that on my 1911..not a huge fan of it on a revolver. Can't wait to get it back and shoot if already. Haven't shot it in a year or so. Last time was when I found that video on my computer and uploaded it. I was happy when I got back from the range that I searched for it actually. Then if I feel I should refinish it. I'm giving Smith&Wesson a call I love the pics I'm getting too. I wanna see more beat up revolvers!!! Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

August 23, 2011, 12:32 PM	#36
abber Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2008 Location: PRK Posts: 735	I believe S&W's price for reblue is $125.00 __________________ I ain't got no safe queens. I shoots em all...

August 23, 2011, 03:14 PM	#37
excelerater Junior member Join Date: June 27, 2011 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 694	125 bucks to do a reblue is not bad,I have a 19 snubbie too Id love to make new again but then again it shoots so well I kinda like the charecter it has

August 23, 2011, 06:27 PM	#38
spacecoast Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Sunshine and Keystone States Posts: 4,461	Birdsong... Looks like something that came out of a bird, but not a song...

August 24, 2011, 11:23 AM	#39
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	I very much agree with those who advocate having the factory do the refinish if it's decided to have it refinished. It's the only sure way to have the Smith & Wesson "Brite Blue" finish restored (if even they do it now) that was originally on the Model 19. If it matters, a factory refinish will have no negative affect on an already beat up revolver and can only add to the value of it. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member