Hello from Wisconsin
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DavidFagan
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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
I think it's only Gold that takes multiple finishes, this is just a bad refinish, if the edges of the barrel are not sharp it's a huge red flag.
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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
Where the flat edges meet is just that, Remington never buffed or smoothed them, if they are not sharp the barrel has been buffed you have to buff a barrel to refinish it. Now they certainly wear but that doesn't leave the finish intact 
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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
I would say zero collector value, others my disagree.
For a shooter, I don't know, if you had to have this same model but other reproductions can be had for much less.
Your much better of to have ONE very fine (best you can afford) original example then own 20 brown or refinished guns (if your a collector).
For a shooter, I don't know, if you had to have this same model but other reproductions can be had for much less.
Your much better of to have ONE very fine (best you can afford) original example then own 20 brown or refinished guns (if your a collector).
David J. Fagan
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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
Good Afternoon, this is George McAllister. David is right on the money. We do a lot of refinishing work and the color you're seeing is a dead give away, it's a refinished gun. The color will vary from gun to gun, maker to maker. These colors are often referred to as being "Dr. Pepper". Yor're right about some of the 94 Wnchesters turning that color when they are refinished. You'll also see it on some old shotguns, and other revolvers. It all has to do with the metal used to build the gun. David's advice is correct when he says to buy the best you can afford. There's certainly nothing wrong with buying a low end gun and working your way up as your '"gun money" will allow, but ALWAYS try your best to by a gun that's as original as possible, no matter what the condition is.
Re: Hello from Wisconsin
Be VERY cautious. This is a antique, black powder, percussion revolver and it is not designed to withstand the preassures created by modern loads and ammunition. The structural integrity of the metal may have been compromised somewhere along the line and that may not be readily apparent to the naked eye. Please do your homework before attempting to fire this old girl.
Re: Hello from Wisconsin
Well, I guess that's up to you and your pocketbook. If it were me and I was thinking of buying, I'd ask the seller if he will take the gun back and refund my money if it failed the magnaflux or gunsmith inspection.