Restoration is what's needed...

[Que]

My mother gave me this .38 last year and I threw it in a drawer and decided to pull it out this week. I put a new grip on it since the wooden one was crumbling. My dad kept this in the trunk of his car for years and let the thing take a beating. Anyway, does anybody know of a good place that does restoration? I shot it today and it was as smooth as...well, you know. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[caddywhompus]

I'm of no help to your question but those are some great pics. I'm sure it'll turn out well for ya.

 

[Que]

I'm of no help to your question but those are some great pics. I'm sure it'll turn out well for ya.

Thanks, Caddy.

 

[IndyMonkey]

That looks like a great candidate for you to learn on.

 

[Que]

That looks like a great candidate for you to learn on.

I have no idea what I would/could do. I believe the dings would have to remain in order to keep its integrity, but I would like to make it black again.

 

[Soundslikejosh]

Just a suggestion.... a gun in that condition you don't have to worry about keeping it pristine. Your father may have done bad things to the finish, but I'm guess he got a lot more miles out of it than most people would. You might consider leaving it in its current condition and just start using it. Consider them battle scars.

 

[drgnrobo]

Cool old pistol first off ,It depends on what you mean by restoration .If you mean redo the finish ,Duracoat the finish black (holds up better than blueing) but if you want a full blown restore (trigger work, springs ,internals work) There is a fellow in ft wayne by the name of ed shwartz (I think thats how its spelled) that Ive heard nothing but good things about. The other option is to restore it on your own but I personally like the look of it (well used) you wont have to freak everytime it gets a scratch

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Indy Gun Works

and/or

Nash Gunwerks

Both are INGO members and sponsors. And both do great work.

Is it a Model-10?

 

[BigMatt]

I like it. I think you should get a set of beat up old wood grips on it.

 

[Que]

Thanks, all. I think I will leave it alone and pass it to my son, as is.

 

[HandK]

Thanks, all. I think I will leave it alone and pass it to my son, as is.

Great old gun and I think your son would like having the part of his Grandfather and father in it!!

 

[wtfd661]

Great idea to pass it on, but I would have it refinished to protect it for future generations and not worry about monetary value. I just sent my pistol off the Robar to be refinished in NP3.

Robar Premium Finishing & Firearms Home Page

 

[sparky241]

Great idea to pass it on, but I would have it refinished to protect it for future generations and not worry about monetary value. I just sent my pistol off the Robar to be refinished in NP3.

Robar Premium Finishing & Firearms Home Page

would you please let me know how yo ulike it and how long it took? i want to send my sig 220 for the np3 coating as well

 

[wtfd661]

Robar said it would be about 6 - 8 weeks before getting it back. I plan on posting a review on it and lots of pics when I get it back.

Here is a thread I started about sending it off.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_gear/79981-robar_refinishing.html