WST is an option, too. Very akin to WSF (they are cater cousins). I have used it for 25+ years with great satisfaction, mainly .45 and .38 but also 9. Clean, consistent, and burns well/completely at even light plinking/target loadings.
D’oh. I missed that in the first post. Sorry to have missed that.
It is nice looking. I have an OM BH that, to get that look, I got an extra frame for, then cerakoted it to look brass. It’s a great, classic looking piece either way.
That bluing is not that bad as to warrant a blue job IMO. It is my understanding the shipped brass frame ones are much rarer and more valuable. That would take a hit w/any re-blue or alteration.
Have you asked at the ruger forum? (Good people there). Rugerforum.com
I am no Ruger expert but...
The parts all look correct to that period, so it's likely all original besides the grips and refinish. That's a bonus. Can't say for certain without breaking it down some/more pics, but it looks good so far.
With early ones it's good to use a shock-buff if you shoot them, and make sure the...
You can ship that anywhere, so no need to think about locally. This guy has had good prices and good work liked by many.
http://ardengun.com/prices.html
If you aren't wedded to blue, but could entertain nickel or a very durable hard chroming (it is not bright), Ron Mahovsky in PA cannot be...