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Originally Posted by alanint

That ain't blueing over pitting..

A small misunderstanding, I think. I based my "re-blue over pitting" comment on the views of the right side of the gun; forward of the toggle knob and scattered over the frame there seems to be re-blue over light pitting. I don't doubt you are correct as to the heat damage. And I appreciate the learning offered by your comment; I was puzzled by and did not comment on what caused the damage around the serial # (I assume that is what you were referring to). I share the disgust at a lovely and historic pistol being crudely defaced.

I have an example that is re-blued over light pitting and this gun is very similar in appearance.