Showing posts with label Grandfather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grandfather. Show all posts

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Upcoming project...

So...I've recently come into position of my grandfathers .38 revolver.  While I do like the sentimental value of having something that belonged to him, 30 years of neglect under a mattress has left the metal in a less-than desirable condition.  Mechanically, the gun seems fine, my father and I did some test shots and by all accounts it appears to be a good working order, but by no means is a 'looker' in its current state.  That's why I'm going to start on a "bluing project."  I've been watching some Youtube instructional videos and plan to pick up the supplies at my local Academy Sports tomorrow.  I have a feeling [read : hope] it's going to transform the look of this gun...