Dudemeister
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I just bought a Smith & Wesson K38 Masterpiece. Based on the serial number (K103217), the gun was made sometime in 1950 or 1951.
All the parts are original and serial numbers are matching. However, the blueing has begun to wear off around the muzzle, as well as some of the sharp edges. But that doesn't bother me as much as the some of the areas that are slightly pitted and rusty.
So the question is, should I have this gun refinished, or is this a collectable I should leave alone?
All the parts are original and serial numbers are matching. However, the blueing has begun to wear off around the muzzle, as well as some of the sharp edges. But that doesn't bother me as much as the some of the areas that are slightly pitted and rusty.
So the question is, should I have this gun refinished, or is this a collectable I should leave alone?