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Restoring an HSc

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Rloper00:
I have a WWII HSc that has been chrome or zinc plated sometime in the past.  I want to restore it to what it would have looked like originally.  Does anyone know if I can get it "re-blued", or would the plating process have damaged the surface?  And does anyone know what kind of price range I'd be looking at?

Thanks

jcorl:
I asked a fellow that question about two years ago.  His answer was $700. 

Hope that helps.

Jim

jcorl:
OK, now I have the problem.  I just bought an example that is a rare or more rare than the HSc Low Grip Screw, if that is possible.  The problem is, it has damage.  Do I restore or do I not restore it?   What is a collector suppose to do with a rare find that desperately needs help. 

Ideas are welcomed.

Jim

1914mauser:
 
Jim, - I have asked myself this question several times and it truly depends on a few things for me. First it depends on how bad the condition is. At bare minim I would do whatever is necessary to stop anything that could continue to get worse. Like remove any active rust/oxidation. If there is a chance I might find another example of the variation I would keep the one I have as is until I can upgrade. If it is truly a rare/unique variation I would balance if restoration would stabilize value and enhance appearance against the fact that it could not be reversed. If I decide to restore it, it would be for my satisfaction alone and not to try to improve value. The last consideration for me would be finding someone who I felt was competent to do a quality job of it.
Regards,

jcorl:
All good points!!! And I appreciate them. I think I will choose the middle road.  Get the rare variation, then wait for an upgrade conditioned example.  You have keep me allot.  Thank you. 

Jim

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