[Anonymous Coward]

I have a S&W Model 59, nickel plated with blued accompaniments.

The nickel and the anodized aluminum look fine, but the blued parts: Trigger, slide release, hammer, and safety, are all showing wear. I know that's the nature of blued steel, but I was wondering how I could restore them to their former glory. The finish, where it remains, is still very highly-polished and reflective.

1) Should I send it somewhere that will do small parts? I called S&W and they couldn't give me a quote. Also, they wanted me to send in the whole gun, because they were afraid they would lose the parts (!).

2) Should I just try cold-bluing? Is there a way I can polish cold blue?

I know these are merely cosmetic matters. But it hurts my feelings to see my old gun looking this way.

[rcmodel]

NO, cold blue will not match what S&W used.

And it will not stay on very long in high wear areas.
Or anywhere else for that matter.

Any bluing shop should be able to hot-blue the small parts for a small fee.

they wanted me to send in the whole gunIf you have ever completely dissembled a Model 59 to get the trigger & hammer out, you would understand this.


rc