Cost to reblue a shooter

Major Tom · 06-21-2017, 07:57 PM

I have a 1920 DWM shooter that performs very well. The finish is only about 30% and the grips are worn. I asked another member here about reblueing but because of health and backlog he could not do it. He mentioned 2 other members who may do the reblue: Charles Danner and Gale Morgan. Could someone give me a ball park cost of a reblue and to also freshen up the grips?
Thank you

alvin · 06-21-2017, 09:35 PM

Originally, I planned to bid on an item today because I wanted to play reblue it myself. This one, see picture. But people pushed it beyond my reaching, I had to give up.

I guess the subject 1920 DWM being in similar shape? You can reblue it yourself and have some fun.

DonVoigt · 06-21-2017, 10:49 PM

Depending on condition:
rust blue and straw- $300 to $600.
Grip work $40+

Add shipping both ways.

Re-bluing a shooter is not cost effective; neither is doing it yourself "fun", JMHO.
I used to blue guns for money, and it was the worst job I ever had!

Hot blue jobs cost less, still probably $150-250; but are ugly, also JMHO.

sheepherder · 06-22-2017, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alvin

Originally, I planned to bid on an item today...But people pushed it beyond my reaching, I had to give up.

What was it up to/hammer down at???

alvin · 06-22-2017, 05:38 AM

Ad description: "The Mauser C96 is a semi-automatic pistol that was originally produced by German arms manufacturer Mauser from 1896 to 1937. This pistol is in excellent shape.

SALE TERMS: 23% buyer's premium + 5.5% State of Maine sales tax if applicable - All sales are final - No Returns - All items are sold 'as-is', 'where-is' with no warranties or guarantees. - Note* sales tax may be waived by purchasers with valid state resale certificate."

Hammer was $1K, plus BP and shipping, probably around $1.2K.

cirelaw · 06-22-2017, 01:06 PM

Did you try Ted Green? https://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/

Major Tom · 06-22-2017, 03:44 PM

I PM'd Thor a few days ago. Because of health and work back logged he was unable to help me. I did look at Charles Dannon website and I may go to him.

Major Tom · 06-22-2017, 03:48 PM

[QUOTE=DonVoigt;304478]Depending on condition:
rust blue and straw- $300 to $600.
Grip work $40+

Re-bluing a shooter is not cost effective

Yeah, I realize that a shooter reblued will not be cost effective, but I like purty handguns and since I did not pay much for mine I thought it to be feasible.

06-21-2017, 07:57 PM	#1
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	Cost to reblue a shooter I have a 1920 DWM shooter that performs very well. The finish is only about 30% and the grips are worn. I asked another member here about reblueing but because of health and backlog he could not do it. He mentioned 2 other members who may do the reblue: Charles Danner and Gale Morgan. Could someone give me a ball park cost of a reblue and to also freshen up the grips? Thank you __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

06-21-2017, 09:35 PM	#2
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Originally, I planned to bid on an item today because I wanted to play reblue it myself. This one, see picture. But people pushed it beyond my reaching, I had to give up. I guess the subject 1920 DWM being in similar shape? You can reblue it yourself and have some fun. Attached Thumbnails

06-21-2017, 10:49 PM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Depending on condition: rust blue and straw- $300 to $600. Grip work $40+ Add shipping both ways. Re-bluing a shooter is not cost effective; neither is doing it yourself "fun", JMHO. I used to blue guns for money, and it was the worst job I ever had! Hot blue jobs cost less, still probably $150-250; but are ugly, also JMHO. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

06-22-2017, 03:44 PM	#7
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	I PM'd Thor a few days ago. Because of health and work back logged he was unable to help me. I did look at Charles Dannon website and I may go to him. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

06-22-2017, 03:48 PM	#8
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	[QUOTE=DonVoigt;304478]Depending on condition: rust blue and straw- $300 to $600. Grip work $40+ Re-bluing a shooter is not cost effective Yeah, I realize that a shooter reblued will not be cost effective, but I like purty handguns and since I did not pay much for mine I thought it to be feasible. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

06-22-2017, 05:38 AM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Ad description: "The Mauser C96 is a semi-automatic pistol that was originally produced by German arms manufacturer Mauser from 1896 to 1937. This pistol is in excellent shape. SALE TERMS: 23% buyer's premium + 5.5% State of Maine sales tax if applicable - All sales are final - No Returns - All items are sold 'as-is', 'where-is' with no warranties or guarantees. - Note* sales tax may be waived by purchasers with valid state resale certificate." Hammer was $1K, plus BP and shipping, probably around $1.2K.

06-22-2017, 01:06 PM	#6
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Did you try Ted Green? https://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/