Re Bluing S&W Revolver

[xxmc]

I have a pre model 37 airweight. It has some holster wear and I was wondering if it is possible to get it re blued?

 

[Pilgrim]

I'm sure S&W will do it.
Call them.

 

[JonJ]

I've seen some real nice jobs done by Ford's Custom Gun Refinishing.

 

[Greg Derr]

The Airweight is an anodized frame, not blue.

 

[xxmc]

The Airweight is an anodized frame, not blue.

Thanks, I did not know that.
So what does that mean in terms of covering up holster ware. Or should I just leave it the way it is?

 

[pj150]

Really up to you. If you're going to keep it and want something that looks as good as it shoots, by all means get it refinished.

Most folks would just leave it since a proper refinish will be about 50% of the value of the gun and the refinishing itself would usually reduce the value by that as well.

 

[Patriot]

A couple of years ago I had S&W do a re-bluing of a model 17 since I was sending it in
for repair. They did a fine job. Don't expect it to look like the old bluing though. It's
dark. From what I understand (have no clue if this is correct) the chemicals they used
to use in re-bluing are loaded with carcinogens and are not used any longer.