1941 BYF question

Here is a photo of the proof marks. It's not a great photo but the three marks on the frame and the one on the barrel are visible. The one on the barrel is the same as the right one on the frame.


The first stamp is 135 and the second appears to be 136 but is very hard to read. The second one may be 135 also but I think it's 136.


it looks like the gun was stamped before it was blued. That is part of what led me to believe it might have been refinished.


However, the holster wear, what there is of it is limited to either side of the muzzle and the forward edge of the frame just below the proof marks.


There is also some wear and minor pitting on both the back strap and the front strap. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from getting worse?


Eric




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