32 Lemonsqueeze

[bear tooth billy]

I bought a S&W 32 lemon squeeze the other day , serial # 18,9xx  it has good grips, slightly pitted
bore with good rifling, about 25-30% nickel left. I shot 10 rounds through it and it worked
fine, after cleaning I took the side cover off, wow no rust and looked like new inside. Now
I'm thinking about using it at NCOWS matches. I know a gunsmith that renickels these
and they turn out great. Would that be wise or would it be better to leave it alone

            BTB

[Will Ketchum]

If he can do the old time looking nickle I would get it done.  In it's present condition it has little collector's value and they look so nice redone.  I had a 32 Smith done and have never regretted it.

Will Ketchum