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Posted: 9/28/2008 4:56:36 PM EDT
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My weekend project is almost complete. This S&W Model 18 was a mess when I bought it, with almost no blue remaining. The rust pits were too deep for a blue job to look good, and I wanted to keep the original markings. So, I polished it pretty good, degreased it, and sprayed it with VHT header paint, from my local auto parts store. I was originally going to use the Duplicolor black engine paint, but they only had white. Who paints their engine white? Anyway, I tried the VHT Flameproof header paint, and after 3 stages in the kitchen oven, (this stuff stinks, BTW), this is what I ended up with.  The screws, crane, cylinder latch, rear sight, and ejector rod still need to be re-finished. I am of the belief that a weekend project can be considered successful if it actually functions, and is 95% complete. I think this one qualifies. |
This side shows the unfinished crane, and it actually looks better than the rest of the pistol did. I need to finish the crane, rear sight, sideplate screws, and cylinder latch. I will most likely nitre blue the screws, and paint the rest. Not too sure about what to do with the hammer and trigger, as they are pretty ugly. I have a couple of ideas, though.
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