S&W K38 Masterpiece - Refinish or not

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Then, there's the "other" option.

Send it to an engraver. The scroll work should cover most of the pitting and hide the imperfections.

A rather expensive proposition, but at least one that might actually improve the value of the gun.

Engraving won't hide or remove the pitted steel underneath. I think it would look even worse.

If it were mine, I'd get it bead blasted and then hard chromed.