Looking for someone on the Northside who will reblue an old pistol

[Itchytriggerfinger]

Does anyone have any recommendations? It's not worth a lot of money but it does have a lot of sentimental value.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Whats the gun? If it has a lot of sentimental value id say keep it as is. I have a few with bumps and bruises id never refinish for the same reason

 

[Goodcat]

Try rubbing some cold blue on it first. I have some extra if you swing by Fishers and if you want to try it at your own risk.

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

Whats the gun? If it has a lot of sentimental value id say keep it as is. I have a few with bumps and bruises id never refinish for the same reason

It's a captured Helwan. Basically a knock off Beretta
My grandfather brought it back after it was "liberated" during WWII. I've gone back and forth over the last 20 years on whether to keep it original or clean it up.

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

Try rubbing some cold blue on it first. I have some extra if you swing by Fishers and if you want to try it at your own risk.

Thanks for the offer. It's definitely a non shooter so if I decide to go through with this, I want a pretty meticulous job and that's definitely above my pay grade.

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

Whats the gun? If it has a lot of sentimental value id say keep it as is. I have a few with bumps and bruises id never refinish for the same reason

It's an old Helwan 9mm. It's got lots of bumps and bruises but I think I'd like it cleaned up so I can display it. In its current state, it's not worthy of the story in my opinion. I'm not looking for "like new" condition. I've gone back and forth for years on what to do with it but I think I've finally convinced myself to make it presentable.

 

[red_zr24x4]

It's a captured Helwan. Basically a knock off Beretta
My grandfather brought it back after it was "liberated" during WWII. I've gone back and forth over the last 20 years on whether to keep it original or clean it up.

It's an old Helwan 9mm. It's got lots of bumps and bruises but I think I'd like it cleaned up so I can display it. In its current state, it's not worthy of the story in my opinion. I'm not looking for "like new" condition. I've gone back and forth for years on what to do with it but I think I've finally convinced myself to make it presentable.

IMHO it would be worth more in the condition I got it from Grandpa.

 

[Squirt239]

As a guy that restores/reblues old guns, I would strongly discourage you from doing it. Keep it oiled...keep it clean. Leave it the way your granddaddy found it.

Please.

I'd rather lose business and make a customer happy than to make a few bucks and ruin a cool piece.

Just my opinion. But, your gun...