Keep or not?

[csm47362]

I I picked up a Colt Detective Spl. a few years ago for a good deal. She was no beauty queen, but a good solid gun that lock up tight and shoots great. Now I am faced with what to do. When I got the gun I had plans of having it reblued, but no that I am not working I am thinking the money would be better, so should I keep and spend the money reblueing it(btw anyone know a good gunsmith to talk to about that in east central IN?) or sell it? I have $275 invested in the gun right now....

 

[redneckmedic]

Nice gun, if you want to part ways... I got dibs! Cash!

 

[Eprobertson1]

I like a gun with scars. Keep it as is and carry it.

 

[UltraRick]

Keep it the way it is. IF it works like it is supposed to and is a CCW who would see it anyway?

 

[jwalt01]

Keep it. Its just broke in.

 

[jeremy]

Scars tell stories.

 

[Leadeye]

Keep it. Those old Colts are solid performers.

 

[csm47362]

I have to admit I am leaning towards keeping it. Anyone know a somone to talk to about re-buling it?

 

[captpaul]

I like the worn in look. I say keep it the way it is.

 

[HandK]

If you blue it you will lose more value than you will ever get. you will be out the cost of rebluing and the gun will be devalued from here on out because of it.
I would keep it just the way it is.

 

[IndyGunworks]

sell it to redneck so i can shoot it!

 

[Dogman]

As a couple of others said keep it, you don't know when you may want to carry it. And could you get your money back that you've got in it?

 

[csm47362]

The real reason I was thinking of rebluing it is to prevent rust...

 

[dubsac]

Wasn't this colt up for sale a couple days ago???? Btw I'd keep it.

 

[jeremy]

Just maintain it, keep it oiled properly. No rust.

 

[hc4sar]

jeremy nailed it and scratches on older pieces just add character. shoot it,carry it and enjoy it.

 

[Joe Williams]

Aside from losing value in the gun, if you have it re-blued you'll always be worried about scratching it. Leave it the way it is, you can carry it in pockets, the glove box, tackle box and never worry about it. It's already broke in.

 

[chubbs]

I'd personally give it to the guy who bought those slugs off of you

 

[mightymauser]

i agree with most, as long as it locks up like a drum, that gun has a story and some character you just cant beat.

 

[Mgderf]

If you blue it you will lose more value than you will ever get. you will be out the cost of rebluing and the gun will be devalued from here on out because of it.
I would keep it just the way it is.

Exactly! Have you never seen the Antiques Road-show? Older pieces like this are almost ALWAYS worth more in the original condition, rust, patina, and all.
I remember seeing one episode where some guy had an antique rifle re-blued. They told him he lost 2/3 the value by "cleaning it up".
Leave it as is, and enjoy it. You have a perfectly serviceable weapon.