Opinions Wanted. I have a Smith & Wesson Model 17-3 .22 revolver that I bought new in 1974. Still works perfectly and I still love it. For 45 years I carried it with me when I was at property I used to own, mostly for snakes and often just for plinking. I sold the property a few years ago and no longer carry it but it has some pretty significant holster and usage wear to the bluing. This was the first handgun I ever bought and I have a sentimental attachment to it. I don't anticipate selling it anytime soon but may at some time in the future. (Not getting any younger.) I'm struggling with deciding if I should send it back to S&W to have it re-blued or keep it as-is in its authentic, "honorably used" condition. There is no rust on it even though it looks like there might be some in the pictures.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
PS: I have heard good things about S&W re-bluing but if anyone has had a different experience I would appreciate hearing about that too.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
PS: I have heard good things about S&W re-bluing but if anyone has had a different experience I would appreciate hearing about that too.