Another option is the strip the gun yourself and take it to a gunsmith for the reblue. You do the metal prep work so that the end result is similar to the gun when it was new (assuming that it was originally an all salt-blue gun). No over-buff, the right degree of polish. My local gunshop will cook a Luger for $50 when they are bluing. The end result is a gun with a similar finish as new, the value is not compromised as it is already rebarreled, and everyone is happy. A good investment of $50 in your case.
Food for thought.
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