Salsantini Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) My first pistol was a Nickle plated S&W Model 19.. It was purchased for me by my father over 35 years ago. He purchased it from a friend and the gun had some scratches on the cylinder. I kicked around the idea of having the cylinder re-plated but thought it would more than the cost of just replacing the pistol. I've had people say just sell it and get a new pistol. Well I can't do that. It is special to me because dad gave it to me and it is a reminder of him. Recently I decided to just have the cylinder refinished. The gun is a bright shiny nickel. I contacted a company called Mahovsky's Metalife located in Grand Valley PA. They said they would strip, re-plate, and polish the cylinder for $52.00 including the return shipping. I Just received the cylinder back today and I am very impressed. I wanted to give this company a shout out for a great job at a very reasonable price. Edited January 21, 2020 by Salsantini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Glad you're holding on to it. Good story Does the new finish match the rest of the gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 It matches perfectly. I'll post a pick once I get a chance to put the cylinder back on the pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Yep you did the right thing. Selling it would have left a hole in your soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan454 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 They are a very high quality shop from what I've heard. Glad they got you straightened out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9146gt Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I have a few revolvers that were done by Mahovsky's Metalife in the 90's and that finish is still great. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Pic of the cylinder back on the pistol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MRBerg Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Looks great love the 19's glad to see you hung on to it I regret selling the one I had just fell on very hard times Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFargo Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Beautiful pistol, man! Great job and great history behind it. Now take off that horrible rubber thing and put on some Magnas so you can show it off at the next BBQ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 That is damn sexy! Nickel bottom feeders are butt ugly, but a nickel revolver...wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 It needs some mother of pearl or ivory grips. Maybe with some gold inlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 3 hours ago, GrumpyOne said: LIKE THAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 4 hours ago, jhgtyre said: LIKE THAT! Or these? Bonded Ivory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Oooh, revo porn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Altamont has some really nice grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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