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Originally Posted by zuluzerosix
Hello Fellas,
I want your opinions. I recently was given my Grandfather's S&W .357. It is a model 27 (I think) circa 1957. It was issued to him when he went to the FBI National Academy. There is the seal of the FBI N.A. on the butt of the revolver. It is in beautiful shape. I will try to post some pictures of it here.
On the barrel there are two small spots that looks like the Blueing is comming off. They are about half the size of my pinky nail maybe even smaller. Has anyone heard of a product I can use to cover it up or should I just send it back to S & W and have them reblue the weapon?
I really dont want to send it away because it was hell to get it shipped here (California) from Texas. It is not on the approved list and doesn't qualify for an exemption as a relic. So I had a hell of a time getting it shipped here. That is too long of a story to tell here. I am afraid of shipping it off then not being able to get it back.
Thanks and Merry Christmas.
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A state where you can't easily own a revolver with a basic design dating to the 19th Century? 
Don't touch it up or change it, just shoot it and enjoy it.
You could use cold blue touch-up, but anything you do will reduce the value, including a reblue by S&W, assuming they can still do it that way, and they don't.
Don't change a thing. Those spots may have a history. Is your Grandfather still around to ask about them?
Nice piece!
TR
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